A member asked:

I have a bone spur under my achilles' tendon and have developed synovitis around up my achilles' tendon. burns and hurts. can you help?

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Ouch: First line of treatment is eccentric stretching of the achilles, anti-inflammatories, and modification of the heal counter of the shoe. If conservative treatment fails, then surgery is an option to remove the spur.

Answered 4/1/2019

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