Question 1

what is the difference between a fractured heel bone and a heel spur?

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Broke vs not: A fractured heel is a broken heel bone or calcaneus, a bone spur is evidence of tight soft tissue attachment to bone and in some patients represents partial calcification of tendon or fascial structure.  Unless the patient has diminished sensation, a fracture is always painful, but not all spurs are painful.

Question 2

what can be done for fractures of the calcaneus (heel bone fractures)?

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Depend on severity: Either casting or surgical repair.

Question 3

supposing you've ever fractured your calcaneus cuboid (heel bone), what does it feel like?

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I would imagine: It would be painful, particularly when walking.

Question 4

usually how long will it take to heel the children (4 years) fractures in leg libra bone what is the best food to give?

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See details: Specific food will not help. Immobilization and orthopedic care will help. Your question is confusing so if this answer does not help you may want to resubmit it.

Question 5

what does it mean if my fracture heel bone hurts after 5 months ?

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May or may : Not be related.....Was the pain continuous or did it stop and then you had new pain?

Question 6

i m 21 male wt 95 kg height 5'11"; fractured in calcaneus (heel bone) how to lose weight in this condition i should rest or use crutcher for walking?

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Fractured Heel : I would suggest to use crutches. Keeping weight off the heel will increase your chances of a better recovery.  It's summer time think about getting into a swimming routine - it will help you burn off the calories and tone your muscles.  Wish you well on your recovery .

Question 7

bone spur and plantar fascitis in left foot from accident that fractured entire left side of body. severe pain left outside of foot,under+behind heel.

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Lots of possibilitie: s.  Plantar fascia disease, damage to Baxter's nerve, arthritis from trauma, ununited fracture, tendon disease, etc. you need a good ortho evaluation and, possibly, X-rays/MRI.

Question 8

for the past few months i can't walk on the heel of my left foot it feels like glass . i am worried. i am in the late 50s and the drs saw no broken bones one murmered bone chips

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The : The single most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of a ligament that begins in the heel.  But the typical scenario of plantar fasciitis is that it starts slowly, with good days, then bad days, then good days again, with the patient usually describing the pain as worst after rest, like that first step in the morning getting out of bed.  It usually takes months before patients seek medical help for plantar fasciitis.

If you can't even bear weight on your heel, i wonder if you have a stress fracture of your heel bone.  X-rays hardly ever show such small little fractures, but the pain can be intense.

I would suggest an mri, with 3 mm cuts (narrower than usual in order to pick up a tiny break).  Stress fractures of the heel bone can be very frustrating for both doctor and patient.

Assuming no other underlying medical problems that would cause heel pain (and there are a number of them), getting an MRI would be my best suggestion at this point.

I hope you feel better.  Good luck!

Question 9

are huge blood bubbles on wounds' surface normal after a multiple heel bone fracture?

Accepted Answer

Fracture Blisters: Fractures of the heel bone (os calcis) are powerful fractures usually from an mva or fall or impact type trauma. The large blood blisters are referred to a "mondors ecchymosis"  and have a fairly typical distribution along either side of the heel bone and ankle following a fracture.  You should see your physician for an appropriate exam and treatment. The blisters may need to be drained

Question 10

i have pain in my left heel for a month now. how can i tell if it's plantar fascitis or a bone spur or a fracture of the heel bone? thanks.

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A spur and fascitis: are for all intents and purposes treated the same way. An xray lets you know if the spur is present, and fascitis is said to be diagnosed via ultrasound or MRI as having fascia with a thickness greater than 3mm.
A fracture usually presents different than the others. Pain usually doesn't ease up as you start to walk on it, and there is pain on compression of the heel. An MRI helps make the diagnosis.

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Supposing you've ever fractured your calcaneus cuboid (heel bone), what does it feel like?

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Usually how long will it take to heel the children (4 years) fractures in leg libra bone what is the best food to give?

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What does it mean if my fracture heel bone hurts after 5 months ?

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I m 21 male wt 95 kg height 5'11"; fractured in calcaneus (heel bone) how to lose weight in this condition i should rest or use crutcher for walking?

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Bone spur and plantar fascitis in left foot from accident that fractured entire left side of body. severe pain left outside of foot,under+behind heel.

A member asked:

For the past few months i can't walk on the heel of my left foot it feels like glass . i am worried. i am in the late 50s and the drs saw no broken bones one murmered bone chips

A member asked:

Are huge blood bubbles on wounds' surface normal after a multiple heel bone fracture?

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I have pain in my left heel for a month now. how can i tell if it's plantar fascitis or a bone spur or a fracture of the heel bone? thanks.

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