What is Severs disease / Calcaneal Apophysitis?
Sever’s disease is a condition which causes pain where the achilles tendon attaches, at the back of the heel. Sever’s disease occurs mainly in active children aged 8 to 15 years old. The point at which the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel becomes inflamed and the bone starts to crumble (a lot like Osgood Schlatters disease of the knee). Sever’s disease is often associated with a rapid growth spurt. As the bones get longer, the muscles and tendons become tighter. Sever’s disease is the second most common injury of this type seen in youngsters after Osgood Schlatters’ of the knee. The condition will usually settle within 6 months, although it can persist for longer.
