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2. Calcaneal spur - Wikipedia

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   A calcaneal spur (also known as a heel spur) is a bony outgrowth from the calcaneal tuberosity (heel bone). [1] Calcaneal spurs are typically detected by x-ray examination. [2] It is a form of exostosis. When a foot is exposed to constant stress, calcium deposits build up on the bottom of the heel bone. Generally, this has no effect on a person ...

3. Exostosis - Wikipedia

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   Charcot foot, the neuropathic breakdown of the feet seen primarily in diabetics, can also leave bone spurs that may then become symptomatic. They normally form on the bones of joints, and can grow upwards. For example, if an extra bone formed on the ankle, it might grow up to the shin.

4. Haglund's syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Haglund's deformity is an abnormality of the bone and soft tissues in the foot. An enlargement of the bony section of the heel (where the Achilles tendon is inserted) triggers this condition. The soft tissue near the back of the heel can become irritated when the large, bony lump rubs against rigid shoes.

5. Plantar fasciitis - Wikipedia

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   An incidental finding associated with this condition is a heel spur, a small bony calcification on the calcaneus (heel bone), which can be found in up to 50% of those with plantar fasciitis. [6] In such cases, it is the underlying plantar fasciitis that produces the heel pain, and not the spur itself. [ 13 ]

6. Hip Pain: The Most Common Causes & How to Prevent It - AOL

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   Since osteoporosis causes loss of bone mineral density, it makes bones more prone to breaking in the event of a hip injury. Hip Impingement Hip impingement is caused by a congenital abnormality.

7. Accessory navicular bone - Wikipedia

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   An accessory navicular bone is an accessory bone of the foot that occasionally develops abnormally in front of the ankle towards the inside of the foot. This bone may be present in approximately 2-21% of the general population and is usually asymptomatic. [1] [2] [3] When it is symptomatic, surgery may be necessary.