Prevalence
Kohler's bone disease occurs most commonly in children between the ages of three and five and is more common in boys than girls, reports the National Institute of Health.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Kohler's bone disease include limping as well as pain and tenderness at the high point in the arch of only one foot.
Diagnosis
Kohler's bone disease is usually diagnosed with X-rays. If you suspect your child has Kohler's bone disease, your pediatrician will decide which X-rays are necessary.
Treatment
Possible treatments for Kohler's bone disease include rest, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications like naproxen and ibuprofen for pain and sometimes the use of plaster cast to restrict how much weight is placed on the foot.
Prognosis
With treatment, most children recover from Kohler's bone disease within two years and suffer no permanent effects from the disease, according to the Merck Medical Manual.
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