what are the symptoms of a heel spur? is tbere an age group where it is most common?

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Answer 1

Heel pain: Heel pain is common in patients with a spur, or hook of bone that forms on the bottom of the heel. This condition is most common in middle age men and women, but can occur at most any age. The symptoms are generally worse after prolonged sitting or with the first steps after getting out of bed on the morning.

Answer 2

Heel spur: While more attention is usually paid to the heel "spur" that you can see on an x-ray, the real problem is excessive strain and weight-bearing on the ligaments of the sole of your foot (plantar fasciitis). This is usually felt as moderate to severe pain at the front part of your heel bone. It is more related to your weight and the amount of time spent standing, than to one's age.

Answer 3

Pain : In the heel worse after rest. Pain is usually worse in morning when you arise.

Answer 4

None: Heel spurs typically do not cause pain. Therefore, the procedure should not be done unless you have had the opinion of an orthopedic surgeon trained in foot and ankle.

Answer 5

Plantar fasciitis?: If there is pain on the bottom of the heel which is worse early in the morning and after sitting for long periods then the problem is inflammation of the plantar fascia or plantar fasciitis. The good news is that about 85% of patients realize adequate relief with conservative treatments. Eswt is also available. As a last resort the surgery for this involves lengthening the fascia.

Answer 6

If indeed: The spur is being removed an incision is made with dissection carried down to the bone and it is shaven away. Most of the time, heel spurs do not have to be removed. Conservative care is often successful and when not often just the plantar fascia is released. Some docs do remove spurs and so the spur is shaven away with an instrument.

Answer 7

Bony growth on heel: A heel spur is a bony growth usually at the insertion of the plantar fasscia of the foot. With continued stress on the foot, the bony growth can grow to a point of causing pain. It has a "beak like" appearance. If you are having problems see an orthopedist, foot and ankle specialist or a podiatrist.

Answer 8

Bony heel prominence: The heel of your foot is home to the large calcaneous bone. The plantar fascia originates from the deep arch aspect off the end of the calcaneus. Occasionaly, patients complain of pain at plantar fascia origin. An associated spur (outcropping of bone) juxtaposed to the plantar fascia origin can occur. Rarely excision of the bump is indicated if nonoperative measures fail.

Answer 9

Extra bone: Heel spurs are extra bone formed by pull of a ligament or tendon insertion at the calcaneus. Plantar heel spurs are due to a pull from the plantar fascial ligament and are sometimes, but not necessarily, associated with plantar fasciitis. Posterior calcaneal heel spurs are due to a pull from the Achilles tendon.

Answer 10

Bony heel prominence: Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present.

Answer 11

Extra bone: Heel spurs are extra bone formed by pull of a ligament or tendon insertion at the calcaneus. Plantar heel spurs are due to a pull from the plantar fascial ligament and are sometimes, but not necessarily, associated with plantar fasciitis. Posterior calcaneal heel spurs are due to a pull from the Achilles tendon.

Answer 12

Bone spur on heel: A bone spur on the heel can be on the bottom of the heel or the back of the heel. Based on the location and the pain the treatment can be different. The most common is the bottom of the heel and here are some resources. www.centralmasspodiatry.com/heel I you want to clarify the problem let me know

Answer 13

Heel pain: If you are having heel pain it could be cause by plantar fasciitis. This is a ligament type band on the bottom of the foot. Heel spurs normally do not cause pain by themselves unless they fracture. Start with some stretching and wearing supportive shoes. See your podiatrist for treatment.

Answer 14

Have it treated: Most times it is not the spur that is the problem but the inflamation of the plantar fascia. Use ice, stretching, orthotics, aleve (naproxen). If no help then see a podiatrist.

Answer 15

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.

Answer 16

Many ways: Heels spurs are created when too much tension is placed on the plantar fascia which creates inflammation at the origin on the heel bone. The inflammation results in new bone formation through the deposit of calcium. In the past, the heel spurs were surgically removed however, through studys, it has been shown that the pain is rarely due to the spur. So treatment is orthotics and physical therap.

Answer 17

Treat if painful: Heel spurs should only be taken out surgically if they are associated with chronic plantar fasciitis or symptomatic insertional Achilles tendonitis. Plantar calcaneal heel spurs rarely ever cause pain but can be taken out as a last line of treatment for plantar fasciitis. If the heel spurs do not bother you then you do not need to treat them.

Answer 18

Stretchinig/good sho: Heel spurs and heel pain are usually due to plantar fasciitis. This is treated with a good stretching program, ice, good shoes with good arch supports, perhaps heel cups and maybe night spiints. Most of this can be done by the patient but if not responding, may need to see pcp, pt, orthopedist, podiatrist and or orthotics specialist. This can be helped!

Answer 19

It's not your spur: Most heel pain is a result of plantar fasciitis, close to 85-90% of people get better with conservative treatment which includes: rest, achilles tendon stretches, ice, orthotics, and antiiflammatories. Heel spurs are not painful.

Answer 20

Xray: Heel spurs are visible on a lateral view of a plain film xray. Often heel spurs are an incidental finding and the pain actually occurs due to inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament attachment to the heel and heel spur.

Answer 21

Yes: Most testing for heel spurs involve an x-ray which can usually be done in a podiatrists office.

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