Reality TV might be fake, but star Heather Dubrow had some real life drama involving her son. The Real Housewives of Orange County reality TV star took Nicholas to the hospital since he experienced some pain in his heel. Doctors diagnosed Nicholas with Sever’s disease, a bone disorder common among minors.
Dubrow later uploaded a photo of her son and his doctor on Instagram with the caption: “Thank you SO much to our dear friend Dr. Scott Forman for taking care of Nicky!! #sever'sdisease #inflammationofthegrowthplate #castfortwoweeks.” Nicholas is said to be in condition other than having to wear a plaster cast for some time.
Severs Disease often occurs in children and teens. If your child is contending with foot or ankle pain, see podiatrist Sharon L. Pletcher, DPM of Family Foot Center. Dr. Pletcher can treat your child’s foot and ankle needs.
Sever’s Disease
Sever’s disease is also known as calcaneal apophysitis, which is a medical condition that causes heel pain I none or both feet. The disease is known to affect children between the ages of 8 and 14.
Sever’s disease occurs when part of the child’s heel known as the growth plate (calcaneal epiphysis) is attached to the Achilles tendon. This area can suffer injury when the muscles and tendons of the growing foot do not keep pace with bone growth. Therefore, the constant pain which one experiences at the back of the heel will make the child unable to put any weight on the heel. The child is then forced to walk on their toes.
Toe gait- develops in which the child must change the way they walk to avoid placing weight on the heel. This can lead to other problems as well in the future.
Symptoms
Acute pain – pain asscoiatied with Sever’s disease is usually felt in the heel when the child engages in physical activity such as walking, jumping and or running.
Highly active – children who are very active are among the most susceptible in experiencing Sever’s disease, because of the stress and tension placed on their feet.
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