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Foot deformity is a broad concept which includes any problem that changes the structure and shape of the foot. This condition can be painful and damaging. It happens because of the misalignment of joints and bones. It can either be genetic or may be caused by some accident, weak bones, age factor, and others. These deformities can be treated to some extent with surgeries and medication.
Types of Foot Deformities-
There are various types of foot deformities which can be genetic, may ...more
Types of Foot Deformities-
There are various types of foot deformities which can be genetic, may ...more
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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy has very good results for heel spur.
Accupuncture is also very effective for relieving pain.
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Accupuncture is also very effective for relieving pain.
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Thank you!
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Actually the only way is to remove the spur by surgery. If its small in size we can have some other ideas to remove it. If the size is increased its better to have a surgery.
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Asked for male, 27 years old from Guwahati
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Non surgical you can go for conservative management like keeping ice or doing ultrasonic therapy which will help you to progress quickly.
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Heel bone spur is a form of calcium deposit that causes a bony protrusion under the heel bone. An X-ray can reveal up to a half inch elongation under the hill. Without image report, this condition is commonly known as heel spur syndrome. Heel spurs are mostly painless but reports of pain in not uncommon. They are often related to plantar fasciitis. The latter is an inflammation of the connective tissue that stretches through the foot bottom connecting the heel bone and the football.
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Last Updated: 5 years ago • Featured Quiz
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Get treated with ultrasonic therapy which would directly heal the calcaneal spur (inflammation of the calcaneum bone) which causes the heel pain in majority of the cases. Along with ultrasonic therapy, shortwave diathermy also can be given. Simultaneously it is better to wear mcr chappals (micro cellular rubber) which will help to transfer the weight evenly in the feet so that the weight will be completely felt in the heel area. Simultaneously it is better to wear mcr chappals (micro cellular ru...more
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Heel bone spur is a form of calcium deposit that causes a bony protrusion under the heel bone. An X-ray can reveal up to a half inch elongation under the hill. Without image report, this condition is commonly known as heel spur syndrome. Heel spurs are mostly painless but reports of pain in not uncommon. They are often related to plantar fasciitis. The latter is an inflammation of the connective tissue that stretches through the foot bottom connecting the heel bone and the football.
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Foot problems can occur due to a number of causes that, in most cases, are easily diagnosed. An orthopedic is a specialized doctor whose advice you should seek if you have any kind of discomfort in one or both of your feet. Discomfort may include chronic or regular pain, difficulty in movement and/or disfigurement. These are generally a result of arthritis, physical injury or a genetic or hereditary condition. In some of the cases, the pain and discomfort can be treated without any surgery, by u...more
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Heel bone spur is a form of calcium deposit that causes a bony protrusion under the heel bone. An X-ray can reveal up to a half inch elongation under the hill. Without image report, this condition is commonly known as heel spur syndrome. Heel spurs are mostly painless but reports of pain in not uncommon. They are often related to plantar fasciitis. The latter is an inflammation of the connective tissue that stretches through the foot bottom connecting the heel bone and the football.
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