Heel PainHave you ever gotten up from a chair or out of bed in the morning, and upon taking that first step, feel like your heel has stepped on a tack? Many people experience a feeling of sharp pain which radiates into their arch from their heel and which does not...
Causes of Heel Pain Heel pain can be caused by various factors, including plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, or Achilles tendonitis. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the ligament that supports the arch becomes inflamed, leading to sharp pain at the heel. Heel spurs are bony...
Heel SpursHeel spurs are the result of calcium deposits that cause bony protrusions on the underside of the heel. Heel spurs are usually painless, but they have the potential to cause heel pain. Heel spurs tend to be associated with plantar fasciitis, which is a...
Heel Spurs From Calcium Build-UpHeel spurs are bony growths that develop on the underside of the heel bone due to prolonged stress, inflammation, or repetitive strain. They often form in response to plantar fasciitis, as the body deposits calcium in an attempt to...
Diabetic Limb SalvageLimb salvage is a procedure that involves saving a lower extremity from amputation. In podiatry, limb amputation often occurs as a result of diabetes. The fundamental goal of limb salvage is to restore and maintain stability and movement of the...
