Heel spur
A heel spur is a bony growth that develops around the heel bone, often caused by ill-fitting shoes, and sometimes causing pain. It is called a calcaneal spur in medical terms.
A radiograph showing osteophytes on the posterior and inferior aspects of the calcaneus.
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