Spur

A spur is a sharp bony protrusion on the surface of a bone. The most common example of a spur is a heel spur.

A heel spur is a spinous projection of the heel bone at the insertion of the Achilles tendon. Typically, a heel spur occurs due to chronic inflammation where the tendon attaches to the bone. This leads to the proliferation of bone tissue and the formation of a bony protrusion.

Heel spurs are more common in athletes, particularly runners. This is due to constant microtrauma of the Achilles tendon when running. However, spurs can also form when wearing uncomfortable shoes, being overweight, or having flat feet.

Symptoms of heel spurs include pain in the heel when walking, especially in the morning when taking the first steps. Treatment includes wearing orthopedic insoles, physical therapy, and taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In severe cases, surgical removal of the spur may be required.

A spur is a sharp bony protrusion on the surface of a bone. The most common example is a heel spur, which is a spiky projection on the undersurface of the heel bone.

Heel spurs most often occur due to chronic microtrauma of the plantaris tendon attached to this area of ​​the bone. Prolonged mechanical stress leads to inflammation and deposition of calcium salts at the tendon attachment site. Over time, a bony protrusion forms - a spur.

Heel spurs occur in approximately 10% of the population. People with flat feet, obesity, and athletes are more likely to suffer. The main symptoms are heel pain when walking, especially in the morning. Diagnosed by x-ray. Treatment includes wearing orthopedic insoles, physical therapy, and in case of severe pain, surgical removal of the spur.

What is a heel spur? A heel spur is a spike-shaped formation. It is formed from bone tissue located slightly below the skin of the heel muscle or deep muscles of the rear. Has sharp tops. Acute pain is the main sign of pathology. Inflammation may spread to neighboring areas, including the area above the heel. Bone overgrowth provokes inflammation, severe pain, and sometimes severe limitation of movement. The main reason is inflammation of the tendon attached to the back