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Chapter 13 - Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)»Chondropathies (M91-M94)»Osteochondropathy, unspecified (M93.9)

M93.9

Osteochondropathy, unspecified

Sub-codes (10)

Related indications (MeSH) (2)

Osteochondritis1 drug (1 approved)

Inflammation of a bone and its overlaying CARTILAGE.

Osteochondrosis1 drug (1 approved)

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).