Severs Disease

Severs Disease is a problem with the growth area at the back of the heel in children. The heel bone has two centres of growth separated by a thin plate of cartilage. It is at this area of cartilage that growth occurs. Severs disease is thought to be a strain of that growth plate. Some liken Severs disease to being like a stress fracture. It is more common in active children, especially on hard surfaces. The most common symptoms of Severs disease are pain at the back of the heel and pain on

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