Prognosis The prognosis for a successful heel spur treatment is good. Almost always (>90%) a significant relief of symptoms or freedom from symptoms is achieved. The success of the therapy depends, among other things, on the possibility of physical rest during the treatment period. Since this is only rarely possible, it is not uncommon for … Prognosis | Irradiation of a calcaneal spur (X-ray stimulation)
Synonyms calcaneus spur, calcaneus spur, lower heel spur, upper heel spur, dorsal heel spur, fasciitis plantaris Causes of pain The main symptoms of heel spurs are usually moderate to severe pain. This is due to the fact that the heel spur, which is a bony projection in the area of the calcaneus, exerts mechanical pressure … Pain of a calcaneal spur
Pain triggering by piercing In addition to the increase in pressure caused by the slow growth of the heel spur, it is the type and shape of the spur that is another pain triggering cause. In contrast to other bony projections of the human body, which are anatomically adapted so that they do not present … Pain triggering by piercing | Pain of a calcaneal spur
Diagnosis In general, the heel spur has a very good prognosis and in about 90 percent of patients the pain disappears again. However, the therapies must be carried out consistently, which is often a lengthy process until the patient is free of pain. Rarely do the symptoms disappear even without any therapy, but this can … Diagnosis | Duration of a heel spur
Definition As heel spur (Kalkaneussporn), one calls a bony outgrowth (spur) at the heel bone (Calcaneus). This thorn-like outgrowth can grow in the direction of the sole of the foot, which is then by definition called “plantar calcaneal spur” and is the most common form of heel spur. Rarely the spur can also appear along … Duration of a heel spur
