What is osteochondrosis?

Answer 1

Spinal osteochondrosis is a structural deformity of the spine. It is most common in adolescents, generally starting around 12 years of age. Characteristics include backache and curvature of the spine, as well as necrosis (death of living cells.)

Answer 2

Osteochondroses is a group of diseases of children and adolescents in which localized tissue death (necrosis) occurs, usually followed by full regeneration of healthy bone tissue. The singular term is osteochondrosis.

Answer 3

Osteochondrosis is a family of orthopaedic diseases which occur in children and rapidly growing animals, characterized by interruption of the blood supply of a bone, necrosis, and regrowth.