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Heel spur

Heel spur

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A true heel spur is the projection of bone from the main body of the calcaneous (heel bone).

Dr. Arnold Beresh reviewed this

43 year experience in Podiatry

Is a type of:

Foot and ankle conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Body locations

Foot

Is Symptom of

Plantar fasciitis
Condition
Reiter's syndrome
Condition

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Heel spur
NSAIDs

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