Learn About Kohler Disease

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?
Gavin Smith
Experienced in Kohler Disease
Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery
Experienced in Kohler Disease
Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery

Proliance Surgeons

7308 Bridgeport Way W, Suite 201, 
Lakewood, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Gavin H. Smith, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon of the foot and ankle. He has been practicing medicine since 2004. He feels that his professional responsibility is the successful treatment of foot and ankle disorders. His professional interests include deformity correction, joint disorders, overuse injuries and trauma care. His philosophy of care is that the needs of the patient are the first priorities, and that any intervention, whether it be medical or surgical, should be evidence-based.Dr. Smith has volunteered for The Susan G. Komen 3-Day and is a surgical instrutor in the Franciscan Podiatry Residency Program. In his free time, he enjoys working in his shop and martial arts training with his sons. He and his wife have three energetic children who keep them busy. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kohler Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Advanced in Kohler Disease
Podiatric Surgery | Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
Advanced in Kohler Disease
Podiatric Surgery | Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

Bethesda Chevy Chase Orthopaedic Associates, LLC

5716 Cleveland St, Suite 200, 
Virginia Beach, VA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Nicholas Midis is a Podiatric Surgeon and a Sports Medicine provider in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Midis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kohler Disease. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Arthritis, Tendinitis, and Metatarsalgia. Dr. Midis is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Kohler Disease
Orthopedics
Advanced in Kohler Disease
Orthopedics

Christus Trinity Clinic

8591 S Broadway Ave, 
Tyler, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Paul Rath is an Orthopedics provider in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Rath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kohler Disease. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Kohler Disease, Macrodactyly of the Foot, and Achard Syndrome. Dr. Rath is currently accepting new patients.

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