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A member asked:
If i have a bone spur on my heel, does it have be cut off to get rid of the pain?
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Likely: Unless you can figure out a way to keep pressure off the area.
Answered 7/5/2012
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It depends.: A bone spur on your heel would need surgery. However, if you are referring to a heel spur, that likely will not require surgery, and can be treated with antiinflammatory meds, steroids, shoe inserts, etc.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Heel spur: No. Heel spurs are caused by plantar fasciitis. And should not be removed. If the plantar fasciitis is treated it will alleviate the heel pain.
Answered 8/11/2015
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