“How long does it take to fix a heel spur?”
I have a heel spur. How long does it take to fix a heel spur?
7 Answers
Thank you for your question. The answer depends upon the location of the spur and any affiliated pathology or symptoms. A heel spur on the bottom of the foot is typically associated with plantar fasciitis. Treatment and resolution of the plantar fasciitis resolves the symptoms as the heel spur in this case is usually just a finding on the xray and not symptomatic. If the spur in on the back of the heel, this usually is associated with achilles tendinitis. Treatment varies from physical therapy, boot, braces, medications, or surgery. Patient specific recovery timelines are best determined with an office visit and exam with xrays.
I am sure of what you are asking? If you are asking about surgical procedure for removing a heel spur it depends on where is the spur located on the bottom or in the back of the heel. Heel spur located in the back of the heel may be due to Achilles tendonitis or abnormal walking pattern, or an injury. Whereas , a heel spur on the bottom of the foot that may be associated with plantar fasciitis may be due to an abnormal gait or walking pattern or injury. Therefore, there surgical correction are entirely different in addressing the removal or in your words fixing the spur.
Well, using the term "fix" is a bit unusual. If you have been diagnosed with an actual heel (bone) spur, but there are no symptoms, then nothing needs to be done. However, if you have symptoms of plantar fascitis and you also have an associated heel spur then there are multiple conservative potential treatments as well as eventual surgery. The spur itself is generally not the cause of any pain. You should get a consultation with a Board Certified Podiatric Surgeon who is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Hi! I would recommend an evaluation by a podiatrist because a heel spur is not usually the source of pain and removal is a last resort. The procedure is generally a quick one.
Heel spurs generally are not operated for many years since important ligaments and muscle engines are attached to this bony location snd although the pain is reduced, your foot arch will collapse creating many new problems.
See my many responses on this site to people about heel pain and plantar fasciitis. The 'spur' is actually an artifact/side effect of having a problem with the plantar fascia, which is a ligament. Very easy to treat.
Heel spurs usually are not the cause of pain of they are on the bottom of the foot. I recommend you make an appointment with a podiatrist (foot and ankle specialist) for diagnosis and treatment options
