Severs Disease

Severs disease is a common problem in kids and is more common in those who are active, especially on hard sports surfaces. It is more common in the ages 12-15 years. The growth plate or apophysis at the posterior aspect of the calcaneus is particularly prone to damage from impacts on hard surfaces and also from the pull of the Achilles tendon, which attaches to the growth place. Tight calf muscles are common in those with severs disease. The most common symptom of Severs disease is pain during sports at the back of the calcaneus and pain on lateral squeezing of the growth plate. Generally, the standard treatment for Severs disease is activity modification, most usually a reduction in the amount of sport. A shock absorbing heel raise is also help protect the growth plate from impacts and the pull of the Achilles tendon in those with Severs Disease. Stretching of tight calf muscle is essential. Sometimes a walking cast is needed to really restrict the child from activity.

Podiatry Arena has the latest research on Severs Disease and parents of those with Severs disease can ask a question at the Foot Health Forum.

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