Any of a group of bone disorders involving one or more ossification centers (epiphyses). it is characterized by degeneration or necrosis followed by revascularization and reossification. osteochondrosis often occurs in children causing varying degrees of discomfort or pain. there are many eponymic types for specific affected areas, such as tarsal navicular (kohler disease) and tibial tuberosity (osgood-schlatter disease).

Osteochondrosis is a family of orthopedic diseases of the joint that occur in children, adolescents and rapidly growing animals, particularly pigs, horses, dogs, and broiler chickens. They are characterized by interruption of the blood supply of a bone, in particular to the epiphysis, followed by localized bony necrosis, and later, regrowth of the bone...