Calcaneal apophysitis is a pediatric disorder, which causes pain in the heel. It is an inflammation in the heel’s growth plate resulting from repetitive stress. It tends to occur in patients between 8 and 13 years old and is more prevalent in patients who are active or obese.

Calcaneal Apophysitis Overview
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Calcaneal Apophysitis Description
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• Complaints of pain or tenderness in the heel (or heels)


• Discomfort upon awaking, or when heel is squeezed


• Limp/Difficulty walking


• Pain increases with movement

Treatment Overview - DynoMed
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Treatment Overview - Bunion Busters.com
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Treatment Overview - drfoot.com
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A Patient’s Guide to Ankle Anatomy
Complete with excellent diagrams, this link will help you understand how the anatomy of the ankle, including various parts (bones, joints, muscles, tendons, etc) and how they work together.

Diagram: Ankle Anatomy
This link offers a diagram of Muscular and Skeletal Anatomy of Ankle and Foot (Anterior View).

Interactive Anatomy of the Ankle
This link provides an interactive look at the bones and muscles in the ankle.

Diagram: Apophysis and Calcaneus
This link provides a diagram of the apophysis and calcaneus.

How you feel pain
This link describes the types of pain, how we feel pain and how pain may manifest itself.

Why do I have pain?
Written for kids, this site gives a good, but simple overview on pain and how experiencing pain can actually help our bodies.