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Heel Spur (Heel Spurs) Summary

25 relevant articles (1 outcomes, 2 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: 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.

Also Known As: Heel Spurs; Calcaneal Spur; Calcaneal Spurs; Spur, Calcaneal; Spur, Heel Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Heel Spur

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Insulin (Novolin) : 1 study in 1 result : FDA 2
  2. Collagen : 1 study in 1 result : IBA
  3. Acetic Acid (Vinegar) : 1 result : FDA 23 Generic
  4. Triamcinolone Acetonide (Azmacort) : 1 result : FDA 131 Generic
  5. Petrolatum (Vaseline) : 1 result : FDA 1
  6. Hydrocortisone (Cortisol) : 1 result : FDA 176 Generic
  7. Hormones : 1 result : IBA
  8. Holmium : 1 result : IBA
  9. Castor Oil (Oil, Castor) : 1 result : IBA
  10. yttrium-aluminum-garnet : 1 result : IBA
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Diseases Related to Heel Spur

  1. Metatarsalgia
  2. Pain (Aches)
  3. Heel Spur (Heel Spurs)
  4. Shock
  5. Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)
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Key Therapies for Heel Spur

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  1. Orthotic Devices (Orthosis) : 1 outcome in 1 result
  2. Traction : 3 results
  3. Lasers (Laser) : 2 results
  4. Decompression : 2 results
  5. Solid-State Lasers : 1 result
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