(Sever’s disease or calcaneal apophysitis)
The most common cause of heel pain in children is a disturbance or inflammation to the growing area at the back of the heel bone (calcaneus) where the Achilles tendon attaches to it. This is known as Sever’s disease or calcaneal apophysitis.
Sever’s disease is most commonly seen in children aged 10 to 14 years. Continue reading
The term “flat foot” refers to a condition where the foot lacks an arch. It is common to see low arches or flat feet in very young children because they are loose-jointed and flexible, which allows the arches of the feet to mould to a flat position when standing. Flat feet will not necessarily cause symptoms. Continue reading
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