A heel spur, or calcaneal spur, is a bony growth of calcium deposits on the back or bottom of the heel bone that often has a hooked, pointy, or shelf-like shape. Heel spurs develop when strain or ...

Other possible causes of heel pain syndrome include inflammation ... [6] The role of the plantar calcaneal spur is controversial. Whether the spur is due to a reactive periostitis, traction ...

Quantitative ultrasound measurement of the calcaneus (heel) is an alternative to dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) for diagnosing osteoporosis. Compared with DEXA, ultrasound has the ...

Objective Calcaneal apophysitis, is a relatively common cause of heel pain in children. Very few randomised studies have evaluated treatment options. This trial compared the effectiveness of currently ...