Heel pain in the child A child may experience pain in the heel due to apophysitis calcanei. This causes a disorder in the growth plate of the heel bone. An apophysis is the medical term for a bone process that serves as an attachment for muscles, tendons or ligaments. The apophysis of the calcaneus is … Heel pain in the child | Pain in the heel
Heel pain is a common symptom with many different causes. The heel spur and the inflammation of the plantar aponeurosis are particularly frequent causes of the pain. However, incorrect or excessive weight bearing can also lead to pain in the heel, as can incorrect footwear. The therapy is not always easy and often protracted. Where … Pain in the heel
Heel bone fracture OP There are two ways to treat a calcaneal fracture. Firstly, there is the conservative treatment method, in which the leg is placed high up and is sufficiently decongestant during cooling and lymph drainage to allow the fracture to heal on its own. More often, however, a heel bone fracture is recommended … Heel bone fracture OP | Heel bone fracture
History Following an operation, the patient may only put minimal weight on the affected leg.This means that the leg may only be partially loaded for about six weeks with an initial maximum of 10 to 15 kg. There are also shoes specifically for such injuries, so-called “heel relief shoes”, which are recommended to patients. In … History | Heel bone fracture
Fracture of the calcaneum, late sequelae The late consequences of a calcaneal fracture should not be underestimated and unfortunately, in comparison to other fractures, are quite common in such a complicated fracture. If a patient decides to undergo surgical therapy, he or she must expect the usual late consequences of surgery. On the one hand, … Fracture of the calcaneum, late sequelae | Heel bone fracture
Prophylaxis Ultimately, there is not much that can be done to prevent a calcaneal fracture except to avoid sports that are associated with an increased risk of this injury. In addition, underlying diseases such as osteoporosis, which predispose to fractures in general and therefore also to calcaneal fractures, should be treated appropriately. All articles in … Prophylaxis | Heel bone fracture
Introduction A calcaneal fracture is a fracture of the calcaneus, i.e. part of the ankle joint. Such fractures are usually caused by traffic accidents or a fall from a great height. The resulting fracture usually causes patients great pain. Depending on the type of injury, a calcaneal fracture can be treated either conservatively (i.e. without … Heel bone fracture
Symptoms The most important symptom of a calcaneal fracture is the pain that sets in immediately after the triggering event in the affected heel. This pain is often so severe that it makes it impossible to stand and walk with strain. The mobility of a part of the ankle joint, namely in the joint between … Symptoms | Heel bone fracture
Diagnosis In order to make a diagnosis of a calcaneal fracture, the patient is first of all asked exactly what his symptoms are and how they occurred, for example, whether an accident occurred that can be directly linked to the symptoms. The doctor then examines the heel, looks for any swelling and bruising and checks … Diagnosis | Heel bone fracture
Definition Pain in the feet and especially in the heels is a common complaint. The reason is mainly the weight that our feet carry every day. Rear heel pain is usually caused by overloading or wrong shoes and should not be confused with lower heel pain. In most cases, the pain can be relieved by … Pain in the back of the heel
After the localization Pain on the inside of the heel is less common than pain on the back of the heel.Causes can be a so-called kink-lowering foot, which is caused by a weakness of the ankle ligaments and usually exists since childhood. Also possible is an inflammation/irritation of the tendons of the sole of the … After the localization | Pain in the back of the heel
Treatment/Therapy The treatment of heel pain depends on the cause of the pain. In most cases, this means changing shoes, orthopedic insoles or taking care of the heel in everyday life. In case of a Haglund’s heel, heel spur, pressure points or an anatomically deviating foot position, perfectly fitted shoes or orthopedic insoles are indispensable. … Treatment/Therapy | Pain in the back of the heel