Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1960;42:1261-1264.
© 1960 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc
Osteochondrosis of the Distal Tibial Epiphysis
A Report of Two Cases
William L. Hassler M.D.1,
Clarence H. Heyman M.D.1, and
George W. Bennett M.D.1
1 Services for Crippled Children, Elyria Memorial Hospital, Elyria
Two cases have been presented in which the clinical course and progressive roentgenographic changes were strongly suggestive of osteochondrosis of the distal tibial epiphysis, an occurrence that is unusual, if not rare.