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Is it possible to see heel spurs on the outside of your foot?
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One can see: A "pump bump" or haglunds deformity clinically. The classical heel spur that is on the bottom of the heel can not be visualized by looking at a foot. This would easily be visualized on an x-ray.
Answered 11/17/2012
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