What are bone spurs?

05
Jun

What are bone spurs?

Bone spurs, also called osteophytes, are abnormal bone growths that occur most commonly where bones connect. The bone growths are smooth and develop over time, often without detection, until the growth causes discomfort or other issues. Bone spurs become more common as you age and as conditions like arthritis continue to develop.  The spurs themselves...
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01
Jul

What are collapsed arches?

Collapsed arches, also known as flat feet or fallen arches, occur when your foot has little or no arch at the midpoint of the feet. Feet with an arch use several tendons in the foot and leg to form and support the arch in the food. Collapsed arches appear when those tendons are not forming...
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01
Jul

What is Haglund’s deformity?

Haglund’s deformity is a bony bump that forms at the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon meets the bone. The extra bone growth is often associated with heel irritation and other conditions like bursitis or tendonitis as the inflammation becomes more severe. The deformity affects the bone and the surrounding soft tissue.  Some...
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