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Diagnosis of Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis, often abbreviated as SCFE, is usually identified through a combination of clinical suspicion and imaging of the hip. The condition occurs when the upper part of the femur, called the…
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Prevention of Sever disease
Sever disease, also called calcaneal apophysitis, is an overuse-related condition that affects the growth region at the back of the heel. It develops when repeated traction from the Achilles tendon and repetitive impact forces…
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Diagnosis of Sever disease
Sever disease, also called calcaneal apophysitis, is usually diagnosed through clinical evaluation rather than a single definitive laboratory or imaging test. It is a condition seen in growing children and adolescents in which the…
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Treatment for Sever disease
What treatments are used for Sever disease? The condition is usually managed with a combination of activity modification, pain control, mechanical support for the heel, and gradual return to loading as symptoms settle. Sever…
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Causes of Sever disease
Sever disease is caused by stress and inflammation at the heel’s growth plate, where the Achilles tendon pulls on the developing calcaneus, or heel bone. It is not caused by infection or a single…
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Symptoms of Sever disease
What are the symptoms of Sever disease? The condition most often causes pain at the back of the heel, tenderness when the heel is pressed, and discomfort that worsens with running, jumping, or other…
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What is Sever disease
Sever disease is a growth-related condition in which the heel’s growth plate becomes irritated and painful, usually in children and early adolescents who are still growing. It affects the calcaneal apophysis , the cartilaginous…