Synonyms: the ischaemic necroses
The term osteochondrosis is used to describe a group of disorders that affect the immature skeleton. All osteochondroses involve a defect in ossification at either the bone epiphysis (growing plate), the joint surface itself, or at an apophysis (bony projection).
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/paediatrics/osteochondroses.htm