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What's a spur, and can you get multiple spurs or spurs in other places besides the heel?
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A bony point: A sharp point of bone is a spur, yes they can appear in any bone/joint but usually are in high pressure points.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Calcium deposit: Spurs are calcium deposits or injury to the bonr that causes enlargement of the bone as a reaction to trauma. You can get a spur anyplace.
Answered 5/25/2012
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