Severs Disease, also known as Calcaneal Apophysitis, is one of the most common causes of heel pain in children, particularly those who are very active and involved in sport.
Severs is a disease that causes inflammation of the heel bone growth plate in children aged between 8 to 14 years.
This growth plate at the back of the heel is prone to injury as it is softer than the rest of the heel bone, until it hardens in adolescence.
Severs Disease responds very well to treatment which includes a combination of:
Treatment of Severs disease does not require surgery. This foot condition generally responds very well to conservative treatment.
It is important to get your child assessed by a podiatrist if they are experiencing heel, foot or lower limb pain. If they do not respond to conservative treatment it is important to have your podiatrist undertake an X-ray to ensure no serious problem such as a bone infection or bone tumour are overlooked.
Well Heeled Podiatry specialises in Severs disease and children’s feet. Our podiatrists will be happy to assess your child’s feet give you solutions on how to manage this painful and often debilitating condition.