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Sever disease — MRCPCH AKP MCQ

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A 15-year-old academy footballer has lateral heel pain during running. Tenderness is at the calcaneal apophysis and squeezing the heel reproduces pain. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: C — Sever disease

Sever disease is calcaneal apophysitis in active adolescents. Heel squeeze pain and apophyseal tenderness are typical. It is managed with reassurance, load modification and calf/heel support strategies.

Reference: NICE CKS; Brukner & Khan