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What is Sever condition?
Sever condition is an inflammation of
the growth plate of the bone at the back of the heel
(apophysitis of the calcaneus). The inflammation of
Sever condition is at the point where the Achilles tendon
attaches to the back of the heel bone.
Who gets Sever condition?
Sever condition occurs in adolescent or
older children, particularly active boys. It can be very
painful. It is one of those conditions commonly referred to
as "growing pains." Patients are evaluated for signs of conditions that can mimic Sever condition, such as ankylosing spondylitis and other forms of arthritis. Usually Sever condition is self
limited; that is, it disappears as the child ages.
How is Sever condition treated?
When the condition flares, it is treated with activity
limitation, medication to reduce inflammation (such as ibuprofen or naproxen), shoe inserts, heel lifts, cold ...
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