Pronunciation:
heel sper • (noun) Also Known As:
Bone spur Examples:
My heel spur has kept me from walking 10K
for the past month. Common Misspellings:
heal sper.
Related Resources:
Plantar
Fasciitis Preventing Walking
Injuries
Definition:
A painful foot condition caused by inflammation and
injury of
the plantar fascia - the thick ligamentous connective tissue that runs from the
heel to the ball of the foot. A heel spur develops when the injury is
severe enough that the plantar fascia becomes partially detached from the heel
and may form a calcification. Recovery takes several weeks,
aided by icing and taping of the foot and anti-inflammatory medication.
Related Terms
• plantar
fasciitis
Foot
and Heel Pain
Details about the condition, prevention and treatment, from the About Guide to
Orthopedic Medicine.
Steps to preventing injuries including heel spurs and plantar fasciitis.
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