Mueller-Weiss disease: review of the literature

J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2018 Nov-Dec;32(6 Suppl. 1):157-162.

Abstract

Müller-Weiss (MW) disease is a spontaneous osteonecrosis of the tarsal navicular bone in adults. It is a rare cause of chronic medial midfoot pain and deformity characterized by the collapse of the dorso-lateral part of the navicular, progressive navicular fragmentation and talonavicular joint destruction. This study provides a review of the literature about the epidemiology, etio-pathogenesis, clinical, radiological findings and therapeutic alternatives.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Diseases*
  • Cartilage Diseases*
  • Humans
  • Osteonecrosis*
  • Tarsal Bones / pathology*