10 Sever's Disease Symptoms
Limping
Limping is a prevalent symptom of Sever's disease. Sometimes, one heel might hurt worse than the other. It's also possible that one of the heels won't hurt at all. In this case, the child may develop a limp. Sometimes a short cast or walking boot is necessary to force-rest a heel.
According to Washington University Orthopedics, 60 percent of children have both heels involved.1‘Sever’s Disease FAQ: What Is It? What Are Symptoms And Treatment?’ Washington University Orthopedics, www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Patient-Care/3189/Services/Pediatric-and-Adolescent-Orthopedic-Surgery/Overview/Knee-Education-Overview/Severs-Disease.aspx When both heels are affected, even walking can become seemingly unbearable.
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