Sever disease
Sever disease
(sē'vĕr),an osteochondrosis of the heel, probably secondary to microfractures in the bone where the Achilles tendon attaches to the posterior calcaneus; an overuse injury and a common cause of heel pain in older children.
Synonym(s): calcaneal apophysitis
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Se·ver dis·ease
(sē'vĕr di-zēz')An osteochondrosis of the heel, probably secondary to microfractures in the bone where the Achilles tendon attaches to the posterior calcaneus; an overuse injury and a common cause of heel pain in older children.
Synonym(s): calcaneal apophysitis.
Synonym(s): calcaneal apophysitis.
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Sever disease
(sē′vĕr) [James W. Sever, U.S. orthopedist, 1878–1964]
Apophysitis of the calcaneus in adolescent children who are actively engaged in sports. This overuse syndrome is best treated with icing, Achilles tendon stretching, anti-inflammatory medication, and rest from weight bearing. Heel lifts are usually used unless the child has pronated feet, in which case medial heel wedges are indicated.
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Sever,
James Warren, U.S. surgeon, 1878-1964.Sever disease - calcaneoapophysitis.
Sever modification of Fairbank technique
Sever operation
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