Sever's disease is named after James Warren Sever, the American doctor who first described the condition in 1912.

Sever's disease is named after James Warren Sever, the American doctor who first described the condition in 1912.

The disease is named after James Warren Sever, an American physician who was the first to describe the condition, in 1912.

Recovery from Sever's disease usually happens without any long-term complications.

Similar to another overuse condition, Osgood-Schlatter disease, Sever's disease has occasionally been termed Osgood-Schlatter of the heel.

Recovery from Sever's disease usually happens without any long-term complications.

Sever’s disease may occur during a growth spurt in children.

Sever's disease may occur during a growth spurt in children.

Sever’s disease, which affects the heel, is another type of nonarticular osteochondrosis.

As a result, the first step in treating Sever's disease is rest.

As a result, the first step in treating Sever’s disease is rest.

The defining symptom of Sever's disease is pain or tenderness in the heel.

Sever's disease is a heel injury that occurs in physically active children.

Sever’s disease is a heel injury that occurs in physically active children.

Recurrence of sever's disease is possible, particularly if steps are not taken to address the cause of the condition.