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What can cause pain on the outer side of the heel?

Q: what can cause pain on the outer side of the heel?

: Most common cause is dry skin and cracked skin. That is on the part of the heel where the side of the heel meets the sole of the foot. There are also ligmaments that are on the outside of the heel that attach to the tip of the outer side ankle bone and if you twisted your ankle they would hurt.

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Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

Most common cause is dry skin and cracked skin. That is on the part of the heel where the side of the heel meets the sole of the foot. There are also ligmaments that are on the outside of the heel that attach to the tip of the outer side ankle bone and if you twisted your ankle they would hurt.

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

Answered 8/9/2023

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A member asked:

What can cause pain on the outer side of the heel?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

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