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Preferred term

Heel Spur  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Calcaneal Spur
  • Calcaneal Spurs
  • Spur, Calcaneal
  • Spurs, Calcaneal

Note

  • do not confuse with HEEL SPUR SYNDROME see FASCIITIS, PLANTAR

Scope note

  • A bony outgrowth on the lower surface of the CALCANEUS. Though often presenting along with plantar fasciitis (FASCIITIS, PLANTAR), they are not considered causally related.

History note

  • 2003

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D036982

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