Kohler Disease
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What is the definition of Kohler Disease?
Kohler disease is a condition that affects a bone at the arch of the foot called the tarsal navicular bone. X-rays show that this bone is initially compressed and later breaks into pieces before healing and hardening back into bone. Signs and symptoms of the condition include swelling, redness and/or tenderness of the affected foot which can lead to a limp or abnormal gait (style of walking). Although the exact underlying cause of Kohler disease is unknown, some scientists suspect that it may be caused by excessive strain on the tarsal navicular bone and its associated blood vessels before the bone is completely ossified (hardened).
What are the alternative names for Kohler Disease?
  • Kohler disease
  • Aseptic necrosis of the tarsal bone
  • Kohler's Disease
  • Kohler's Disease of the Tarsal Navicular
  • Kohler's Osteochondrosis of the Tarsal Navicular
  • Navicular Osteochondrosis
  • OBSOLETE: Osteochondritis of tarsal/metatarsal bone
  • Osteochondritis of tarsal/metatarsal bone
  • Osteochondrosis of the tarsal bone
Who are the top Kohler Disease Local Doctors?
Brandon M. Green
Advanced in Kohler Disease
Advanced in Kohler Disease

Ballad Health Medical Associates Pediatric Orthopedics

410 North State Of Franklin Road, Suite 130, 
Johnson City, TN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

. Dr. Green is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kohler Disease. His top areas of expertise are Kohler Disease, Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, and Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome.

Mark A. Reed
Experienced in Kohler Disease
Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
Experienced in Kohler Disease
Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics

Proliance Surgeons

5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, 
Seattle, WA 
Experience:
11+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Mark Reed is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon providing specialty care of all foot and ankle disorders. He treats both adolescents and adults with a special focus on sports-related injuries, including ankle instability, cartilage lesions, and Achilles tendon injuries. He also performs joint replacements and reconstructive surgery for degenerative conditions such as arthritis and tendon dysfunction. In addition, he provides state-of-the-art treatment in the areas of fracture care and sports medicine.Dr. Reed worked for seven years as a mechanical engineer for a contractor to the Department of Defense before changing careers and enrolling in medical school. As an engineer he designed missile guidance systems and was part of the team that developed the jet engine for the F-22 Advanced Tactical Fighter.He earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. His background in engineering fostered an interest in orthopedics, driving him to an orthopedic surgical residency at the University of Massachusetts. As a chief resident, he was selected as the recipient of the esteemed John J. Monahan award, given to the physician who best embodies patient-centered care.After his general orthopedics training, Dr. Reed was accepted at the Union Memorial Hospital Foot and Ankle Fellowship in Baltimore, Maryland, considered to be one of the most prestigious foot and ankle fellowship programs in the country. He trained under three of the leaders in the foot and ankle community, including the recent president of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, and participated in cutting-edge biomechanical and clinical research during his time in Baltimore.He has undergone advanced training in ankle joint replacement, including the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) prosthesis, as well as in reconstructive procedures, including bunion, hammertoe, and flatfoot deformity correction.Dr. Reed is excited to join the Seattle medical community and to experience all the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and his three sons. He also enjoys golf, tennis, working out, and spending time outdoors. Dr. Reed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kohler Disease. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Freiberg's Disease, and Caffey Disease.

 
 
 
 
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Stuart M. Michnick
Experienced in Kohler Disease
Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
Experienced in Kohler Disease
Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics

Orthopedic Surgery Specialists - Denton

Denton, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English

Stuart Michnick is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Denton, Texas. Dr. Michnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kohler Disease. His top areas of expertise are Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, Caffey Disease, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center