What is the heel?

The heel is a bony segment of a calcium deposit that grows on the underside of the person's heel. Usually the underline does not cause any pain and does not grow if the plantar fascia that connects the muscles at the bottom of the foot does not occur serious tension. When this liga is reached out, which may be due to an excessive expression or from the increased amount of weight that is placed on it, it can be swollen. This is called plantar fasciitis and requires medical care.

In 70% of cases of plantar fasciitis, the heel is evident. When plantar fasciitis, bony protrusion of the heel enters a swollen ligament, and therefore many people believe that the heel and plantar fasciitis are closely connected. In fact, there are two separate conditions. The heel of the heel itself never causes pain until the plantar fascia of the ligament is bought. Once the condition is reversed, doctors recommend buying shoes containing good arc support and adding pads to the heel to shoes to prevent repetition. LossAh and stretching the calf before participating in strict activity can also prevent the spur of the heel. For some, it is also necessary to wrap the legs in the tape before sport. Most of the cases of spur and plantar fasciitis do not appear if these instructions are carefully followed.

In some extreme cases, surgery is required to get rid of the spur of the heel and plantar fasciitis. During surgery on plantar fasciitis, the bone sharp is cropped and the plantar fascia is cut and re -attached to the heel. Unfortunately, plantar fasciitis and undercut to the heel actually increase in 50% of patients after surgery. In addition, this operation can cause nerve damage and fallen arches, leading to other pain.

A newer procedure for the treatment of heel spots, the ultimate plantar fasciotomy, includes two small half -inch cuts to the heel. Plantar fascia is then cut, which alleviates the bolEst. In a few days, the plantar fascia generates new tissue and repairs the slot. Few doctors are used to this procedure, which makes it difficult for many patients to find qualified endoscopic plantar fascotomic surgeons.