Question
My child came home from school saying their heel hurts, and they’re hesitant to walk. What could be the cause? What are the reasons for pediatric heel pain?
Answer
Pediatric heel pain may be a manifestation of an Achilles tendon injury or a contusion of the heel bone membrane, and it is recommended to seek orthopedic examination and treatment promptly. Since children’s bones are more fragile, it could be that bone deformation is compressing the surrounding tissues and muscles.