Osteochondritis
(see Paediatrics chapter)
Normal dates of ossification:
Calcaneus Birth
Apophysis 8 – 10 years (fuses 16-20 years)
Talus Birth
Cuboid Birth – 6 months
First cuneiform 1 – 2 years
Second cuneiform 2 – 2 ½ years
Third cuneiform 3 – 6 months
Navicular 3 – 4 years
Metatarsals Birth
Epiphysis 1 – 3 years (fuses 12-16 years)
5th metatarsal base 9 – 13 years (fuses 15 years)
Phalanges Birth
Epiphysis 1-3 years (fuses 12-15 years)
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