Calcaneal Apophysitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is calcaneal Apophysitis?
A
- Heel pain caused by separation of the growth plate at the heel due opposite forces via muscle growth/contraction
- Leads to irritation at the heel with inflammation
2
Q
How to diagnose?
A
- Active lifestyle, multiple sports activities
- Lateral squeeze test
- X-ray
3
Q
DDX
A
- achilles tendonitis
- retrocalcaneal busitis
- stress fracture
- plantar fasciitis
4
Q
symptoms
A
- unilateral heel pain
- progressive worsening with activity
- redness swelling and irritation in heels
5
Q
Treatment
A
- Ice and elevation
- massage therapy
- Taping
- Stretching of the calf and hamstring complex
- footwear and orthotics
- Modification of load
