Question 1

i had heel spur surgery. ;can the pain come back?

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Yes: Heel pain is predominantly treated non-operatively.  (about 95%) of the time.  The research shows that plantar fascia release or heel spur surgery (unless done for nerve symptoms) has about a 50% success rate.  So it is quite possible to have recurrence of symptoms.

Question 2

heel spur on back of foot &below back of foot. achilles tendinitis visible bump on the side opposite of the ankle.  been years. pains unbearable. help?

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Sick Achilles.: Your comments sound like the findings of a previous x-ray exam. I'm not sure what is meant by "bump on the opposite side of the ankle". If it is in the Achilles tendon, then extreme pain, could make sense. It sounds as though there is something amiss with your Achilles tendon. It would make sense to immobilize the ankle, and begin non-weight bearing until tendon imaging studies can be performed

Question 3

what's good for a heel spur?

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Stretches: "Heel spurs" are most commonly associated with plantar fasciitis.  Stretching and NSAIDs can help in mild cases, orthotics, shots, and even surgery are used if more severe.

Question 4

what are symptoms of a heel spur?

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The most common: Symptom pattern is called post static dyskinesia--pain that is worst when you first stand up.  This happens when you first get out of bed int he morning and can happen even when you've been sitting down even for a few miniutes.  The plantar fascia stiffens from the inflammation [spurs themselves rarely are the cause of pain] and you feel it as it streches.

Question 5

how to treat a heel spur?

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Rest, ice, NSAIDs: The heel spur is a sign that there is traction on the bone, but is rarely the cause of the pain. Plantar fasciitis is usually the culprit. Sudden increases in pain can be treated with rest, good supportive footwear, gel heel cups, ice massage, stretching of the calf muscles and anti-inflammatories (nsaids). All ot these can be done on your own. Of course, physicians can add many treatment measures.

Question 6

will calcium grow my heel spur?

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No it dose not: Calcium in take will not help heal the heel spur.

Question 7

is surgery the only way to treat a heel spur?

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No: You should try nsaid's, steroid injections, splints, orthotics and a regular stretching regimen before surgery.

Question 8

how long is the recovery from heel spur surgery?

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Depends: It depends on the type of surgery.
It can be anywhere from 1-6 weeks.

Question 9

will taking calcium worsen or improve my heel spur?

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It dose bother the: Taking calcium will not help or worsen the heel spur.

Question 10

heel spur surgery, how much does it cost and is it worth it?

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Go to the podiatrist: After proper evaluation and diagnosis of the condition, a podiatric surgeon may recommend surgery.  However, many times conservative treatment will be initiated first.  To answer your question, you need to see the podiatrist first.  There isn't one kind of heel spur surgery that fixes all - techniques and methods vary dependent on the individual condition.

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