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Heel pain for past 3 months
Heel pain. Today consult a doctor she said my bone is swollen near heel and she suggested injection and surgery for pain relief. Can someone help. Will that be any risk in future
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Looks like plantar fascitis with degerative Achilles tendon changes and mild hagelund deformity
Steroid injections at the plantar site helps for temperory relief of pain ,
Use soft footware (mcr) avoid long standing
Risk of fracture is least , almost negligible
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There's bone overgrowth near heel region it's called calcaneal spur. It's a very common condition. Are you diabetic???
Next Steps
For now take analgesics for 5 days and use orthopedic slippers i.e MCR slippers both in and out of the house.
If pain doesn't subside or not able to bear the pain you can go for injections, surgery is a last option only for people who have unbearable pain. If any doubt contact me online
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Before taking injections get your sugar profile done. Avoid multiple injections and it should be taken only one side at a time
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
It's Calcneal Spur
Use Soft Sheo
Medicine
Physiotherapy Ultrasound, Streching Strenthing Exercise
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Do MRI Ankle
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
5 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Can be managed without surgery also
Need some modifications in lifestyle and regular medicine forlong time
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