Presentation
Heel pain and swelling
Patient Data
Age: 11 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Sever disease
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Lateral view shows the calcaneal apophysis with high density and fragmentation.
Case Discussion
Despite Sever disease also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is common pathology in growing children and young athletes, X-ray is extremely important to rule out other causes of heel pain. Gastrocnemius equinus may be a predisposing factor for sever disease.