Sever's Disease

  • Home
  • Staff
  • Office
  • Services
  • New Patients
  • Contact Us
  • Appointment Request
  • Patient Education
  • Appointment Request

Patient Library

     
    • Heel Pain
    • Diabetic Care
    • Ingrown Toenails
    • Neuropathy

    Sever's Disease

    Ellen Golden, DPM, PC
    4 Dearfield Drive Suite 106
    Greenwich, CT 06831
    203-622-7504    fax 203-629-6541
     


    Sever's Disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a disease of the growth plate of the bone and is characterized by pain in the heel of a child's foot, typically brought on by some form of injury or trauma. This condition is most common in children ages 10 to 15 and is frequently seen in active soccer, football, or baseball players. Sport shoes with cleats are also known to aggravate the condition. The disease mimics Achilles tendonitis, an inflammation of the tendon attached to the back of the heel. A tight Achilles tendon contributes to Sever's Disease by pulling excessively on the growth plate of the heel bone (calcaneus).

    Treatment includes cutting back on sports activities, calf muscle stretching exercises, heel cushions in the shoes, icing, and/or anti-inflammatory medications. Note: Please consult your physician before taking any medications.




    Greenwich Total Footcare, Ellen Golden, DPM, PC, 4 Dearfield Drive, Greenwich CT, 06831 203-622-7504

    • Home
    • Staff
    • Office
    • Services
    • New Patients
    • Patient Education
    • Contact Us
    • Appointment Request
    • Copyright © MH Sub I, LLC dba Officite
    • Disclaimer
    • Patient Privacy
    • Site Map