Paediatrics

Can you use rigid footplates for toe walking?

Yes. There are a number of different causes of toe walking. The most common identified cause is autism spectrum disorder. However, the reason underpinning most cases of toe walking is not known and is given the name of idiopathic toe walking. The...

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Which heel cups work best for Severs Disease?

Sever’s disease is a common problem at the back of the heel bone in children that is typically self limiting but can be quite painful, so certainly needs to be looked after to allow the child to continue to be active and play sport. Treatment...

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What age does calcaneal apophysitis occur at?

Calcaneal apophysitis (or Sever’s disease) is a common cause of pain in the heel in children. It is a stress injury to the growth plate at the back of the heel bone. That growth plate merges with the rest of the heel bone at about the mid...

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Can adults get Calcaneal Apophysitis?

No. Calcaneal apophysitis (or Severs disease) is a disorder in children that causes pain at the back of the heel bone. It is a disorder of the growth plate at the back of the heel bone. This growth plate at the back of the heel bone merges with the...

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Can adults have Severs disease?

No. Severs disease (or calcaneal apophysitis) is a disorder in children that causes pain at the back of the heel bone. It is a disorder of the growth plate at the back of the heel bone. This growth plate at the back of the heel bone merges with the...

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How long does Severs disease last?

Sever’s disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is a common problem with the heel bone in children and will typically last anywhere from weeks to months or longer. There is no predictable pattern or time frame. If activity levels are reduced to a very...

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How to treat Severs disease?

Severs disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is a common problem in growing children with the growth plate at the back of the heel bone. The classic symptoms are pain on activity and pain on squeezing the sides of the heel bone. The problem is self...

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What is Severs disease?

Sever’s Disease is the non-medial term for what is should be known as calcaneal apophysitis. It is a disorder of the growth plate (apophysis) at the back of the heel bone (calcaneus). This growth plate merges with the rest of the heel bone by...

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What causes metatarsus adductus?

Metatarsus adductus is a mild deformity of the foot present at birth in which the forefoot is angled inwards on the rearfoot. The cause of metatarsus adductus is not known or not clear. Some kids are just born with it and some aren’t. Around...

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