Calcaneal apophysitis (more commonly called Sever's disease) is a foot condition that predominantly affects children, especially those who are active in sports. In fact, Sever's disease is the most common cause of heel pain in young athletes.
It commonly presents as unexplained heel pain that isn't the result of trauma. Because many things can cause heel pain, it’s important to consult with a trained pediatric podiatrist to find the root of your child’s heel pain. While it could just be overuse or strain, it could also be Sever’s disease.
Dr. Bob Baravaria DPM, FACFAS is a Board-Certified Podiatric Foot and Ankle Specialist. He is an assistant clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine and serves as Director of University Foot and Ankle Institute.
Dr. Baravarian has been involved in athletics his entire life and played competitive tennis in high school and college. He has an interest in sports medicine, arthritis therapy, and trauma/reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. He is also fluent in five languages (English, French, Spanish, Farsi, and Hebrew),
Dr. Bob Baravaria DPM, FACFAS is a Board-Certified Podiatric Foot and Ankle Specialist. He is an assistant clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine and serves as Director of University Foot and Ankle Institute.
Dr. Baravarian has been involved in athletics his entire life and played competitive tennis in high school and college. He has an interest in sports medicine, arthritis therapy, and trauma/reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. He is also fluent in five languages (English, French, Spanish, Farsi, and Hebrew),