Heel Spurs Center - Salinas, CASalinas Orthopedic Surgeon Doctors for Heel SpursType of Physician: Orthopedic Surgeon What is a Orthopedic Surgeon ? A certification by the Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; practitioners focus on the investigation, preservation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. Birth defects, trauma, infections, tumors and metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system are problems cared for by the orthopaedic surgeon. Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery Common Name: Orthopedist Orthopedic Surgeon Doctors in Salinas * Salinas Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine  Salinas Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine  Precision Orthopedics  Precision Orthopedics  Precision Orthopedics  Precision Orthopedics  Precision Orthopedics  Precision Orthopedics  Precision Orthopedics  Natividad Medical Center  Don T Williams MD  Jeffrey D Carter MD  Monterey Spine & Joint Center  Monterey Spine & Joint Center  Orthopaedic Surgeons  Orthopaedic Surgeons  Mark W Howard MD  Mark W Howard MD  Robert Selle MD  Monterey Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine  Christopher E Clevenger MD & Richard T Dauphine MD  Christopher E Clevenger MD & Richard T Dauphine MD  Monterey Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine  Edwin John Kingsley MD  Edward Bradbury MD  Innovative Spine Surgery  Barry A Tuch MD  Maury K Harwood MD  Sutter Santa Cruz Orthopaedics & Podiatry  Sutter Santa Cruz Orthopaedics & Podiatry  Sutter Santa Cruz Orthopaedics & Podiatry  Sutter Santa Cruz Orthopaedics & Podiatry  Santa Cruz Orthopaedic Institute  Santa Cruz Orthopaedic Institute  Schwartz Speigel & Welle MD  Schwartz Speigel & Welle MD  Schwartz Speigel & Welle MD  Edward Damore MD  Grady L Jeter MD  Arthur L Messinger MD  Thomas E Roberts MD  Taughinbaugh Podiatry Corporation  Pediatric Orthopedic Associates of Silicon Valley  Charles A Borgia MD  Theresa L Colosi MD  Mark I Golod MD  Eric M Kagel MD  Gordon Levin MD  John S Rollins MD  Arthritis & Orthopedic Medical Clinic  Arthritis & Orthopedic Medical Clinic  Ronald Joseph & Nathaniel Cohen MDs  Ronald Joseph & Nathaniel Cohen MDs  Samir Sharma MD  Terence J Delaney MD  Thomas A Kula Jr. MD  Douglas J Blatz MD  Silicon Valley Spine Institute  Silicon Valley Spine Institute  Paul H Dossick MD  Silicon Valley Spine Institute  Reginald McCoy MD  Reginald McCoy MD  Rives C Chalmers MD  Wayne Chronister MD  John P Colman Jr. MD  Randall Seago MD  US Healthworks Medical Group  Spine & Sports Medical Group  Gregory L Belcher MD  Orthopaedic Surgeons  Orthopaedic Surgeons  Orthopaedic Surgeons  Eric R Carlblom MD  Mark Sajjadi MD  SOAR Sports Orthopedic & Rehabilitation  SOAR Sports Orthopedic & Rehabilitation  SOAR Sports Orthopedic & Rehabilitation  SOAR Sports Orthopedic & Rehabilitation  Drs Anderson Della Maggiore & Flapan  Drs Anderson Della Maggiore & Flapan  Drs Anderson Della Maggiore & Flapan  Stephen T Imrie MD  William Irving MD  William R Stearns MD  Bruce Huffer MD  John J Wall MD  John J Wall MD  Anthony S Alvarado MD  George Griffin MD  Frank F Wong MD Inc  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Podiatry  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Podiatry  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Podiatry  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Podiatry  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Podiatry  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Podiatry  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Podiatry  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Podiatry  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Podiatry Salinas, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Heel SpursWhat is a heel spur? What are symptoms of a heel spur?A heel spur is a pointed bony outgrowth of the bone of the heel (the calcaneus bone). They are attributed to local inflammation at the insertion of soft tissue tendons or fascia in the area. Heel spurs can be located at the back of the heel or under the heel, beneath the sole of the foot. Heel spurs at the back of the heel are frequently associated with inflammation of the Achilles tendon (tendinitis) and cause tenderness and pain at the back of the heel made worse while pushing off the ball of the foot.
How do heel spurs relate to plantar fasciitis? What causes heel spurs and plantar fasciitis?Heel spurs under the sole of the foot (plantar area) are associated with inflammation of the plantar fascia (fasciitis), the "bowstring-like" tissue stretching underneath the sole that attaches at the heel. Plantar heel spurs cause localized tenderness and pain made worse when stepping down on the heel. Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis can occur alone or be related to underlying diseases that cause arthritis (inflammation of the joints), such as reactive arthritis (formerly called Reiter's disease), ankylosing spondylitis, and diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis. It is important to note that heel spurs may cause no symptoms at all and may be incidentally discovered during x-ray exams taken for other purposes. How are heel spurs and plantar fasciitis treated?Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis are treated by measures that decrease the associated inflammation and avoid reinjury. Local ice applications both reduce pain and inflammation. Antiinflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen or injections of cortisone are often helpful. Orthotic devices or shoe inserts are used to take pressure off plantar spurs (donut-shaped insert) and heel lifts can reduce stress ... Recommended Reading Related to Heel SpursWhat is reactive arthritis?Reactive arthritis is a chronic form of arthritis featuring the following three conditions: (1) inflamed joints, (2) inflammation of the eyes (conjunctivitis), and (3) inflammation of the genital, urinary, or gastrointestinal systems. This form of joint inflammation is called "reactive arthritis" because it is felt to involve an immune system that is "reacting" to the presence of bacterial infections in the genital, urinary, or gastrointestinal systems. Accordingly, certain people's immune systems are genetically primed to react aberrantly when these areas are exposed to certain bacteria. The aberrant reaction of the immune system leads to spontaneous inflammation in the joints and eyes. This can be confounding to the patient and the doctor when the infection has long passed at the time of presentation with arthritis or eye inflammation. Reactive arthritis has, in the past, been referred to as Reiter syndr... Other Related Heel Spurs ArticlesEmergency Contact for Salinas
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Ankle Pain
- Ankle pain is commonly due to a sprain or tendinitis. The severity of ankle sprains ranges from mild (which can resolve within 24 hours) to severe (which can require surgical repair). Tendinitis of the ankle can be caused by trauma or inflammation.
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Bone Spurs
- Bone spurs are pointy outgrowths of bone that develop in areas of inflammation or injury. They commonly occur on the heel and spine and may be the result of reactive arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis. Symptoms include pain, numbness, and tenderness. Treatment focuses on decreasing inflammation and avoiding re-injury.
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Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
- Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH or Forestier's disease) is a form of degenerative arthritis. It is characterized by calcification along the sides of the vertebrae of the spine. Symptoms include stiffness and pain in the upper and lower back. Anti-inflammatory medications are used to treat DISH.
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Reactive Arthritis
- Reactive arthritis is a chronic, systemic rheumatic disease characterized by three conditions, including conjunctivitis, joint inflammation, and genital, urinary or gastrointestinal system inflammation. Inflammation leads to pain, swelling, warmth, redness, and stiffness of the affected joints. Non-joint areas may experience irritation and pain. Treatment for reactive arthritis depends on which area of the body is affected. Joint inflammation is treated with antiinflammatory medications.
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Sever Condition
- Sever condition is an inflammation of the growth plate of the bone at the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon attaches. Sever condition can be very painful and is commonly referred to as "growing pains." The condition often disappears with age, but it can also be treated by limiting activity, using antiinflammatory medications, shoe inserts, and heel lifts.
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