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Heel spur: Introduction
An abnormal bony growth that occurs on the heel bone. It is associated with plantar fasciitis which is an inflammation of the tendon that runs from the heel to the ball of the foot. The heel spur itself is not painful and it is the associated plantar fasciitis which is the cause of the heel pain.
Symptoms of Heel spur
- Bony heel growth
- Foot pain
- Heel pain
- Heel pain when walking
- Heel pain under weight bearing
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Diagnostic Tests for Heel spur
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Click for Tests- Physical exam - though the spur cannot often be detected by examination.
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- Walking assessment - to detect any gait abnormality causing the problem.
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Causes of Heel spur
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Treatments for Heel spur
- Pain relief
- Anti-inflammatory drugs
- Injected corticosteroids
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- Foot strapping
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Heel spur
Medical research articles related to Heel spur include:
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Clinical Trials for Heel spur
The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.
Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Heel spur include:
- Plantar Fasciosis Treatment Using Coblation - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
- Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis With Dorsiflexion Night Splints and Medial Arch Supports - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
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