Sever's disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a common cause of heel pain in active children. It is caused by the growth plate of the heel bone (calcaneus) being stressed and injured as the child engages in high-impact activities like running and jumping. As the growth plate is not yet fully formed, this repetitively pulls on the growth plate which leads to inflammation and pain. It typically affects children between ages 8-14, as their heel bones are growing rapidly. The excessive heel bone growth temporarily outstrips the strength of the growth plate ligaments causing symptoms. Treatment aims to reduce activity and relieve symptoms while the growth plate fully forms.
Market Dynamics:
The global Sever's disease treatment market is driven by the rising participation of children in sports activities and growing awareness among parents regarding foot and ankle conditions. Moreover, the developing healthcare infrastructure and increasing access to medical diagnosis and treatment options is also fueling the market growth. However, frequent misdiagnosis of Sever's disease as Achilles tendinitis or plantar fasciitis restraints the market to some extent. Furthermore, alternative pain management therapies like physiotherapy pose a challenge. Key opportunities include development of advanced treatment protocols, leveraging telemedicine, and targeting underpenetrated regions.
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