epiphyseal ischemic necrosis

epiphyseal ischemic necrosis: degeneration and eventual replacement of the osseous nucleus of an epiphysis, which collapses under pressure and causes distortion of the surrounding healthy tissue; attributed to interference with the blood supply of the epiphysis. It may affect the femur, tibia, tarsal navicular head, humerus, etc. Called also osteochondrosis.

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Avascular necrosis — Classification and external resources Femur head showing a flap of cartilage (osteochondritis dissecans) due to avascular necrosis. Specimen from total hip replacement surgery … Wikipedia
Osteochondrosis — Any disease that affects the progress of bone growth by killing bone tissue. Osteochondrosis is seen only in children and teens whose bones are still growing. * * * Any of a group of disorders of one or more ossification centers in children,… … Medical dictionary
osteochondrosis — /os tee oh kon droh sis/, n. Pathol. a disease of bone and cartilage growth centers in children that begins as a necrosis and is followed by regeneration or renewed calcification. [OSTEO + CHONDR + OSIS] * * * ▪ osteopathology also called… … Universalium
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