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Heel Spur
| Medical Definition: | 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. |
| Guide Notes: | do not confuse with HEEL SPUR SYNDROME see FASCULITIS, PLANTAR |
| Previously Indexed: | Exostoses (1970-2002) |
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