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 ...

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 ...

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 ...