Severs Disease

Pain in the heel of children is not very common, but when it does happen, it is almost always a condition known as Severs Disease. This is thought of as being a strain of the cartilage growth plate at the back of the calcaneus. Some have even suggested that it is a stress fracture of this growth plate. The most common cause of severs disease is a combination of factors such as activity level, hard surfaces and tight calf muscles. Many consider abnormal foot biomechanics also plays a role. The

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