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MeSH Heading: Heel Spur
Tree Number(s): C05.116.540.310.600; C05.360.400
Unique ID: D036982
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D036982
Annotation: do not confuse with HEEL SPUR SYNDROME see FASCIITIS, PLANTAR
Scope Note: 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.
Entry Term(s): Calcaneal Spur
Previous Indexing: Exostoses (1970-2002)
See Also: Fasciitis, Plantar
Public MeSH Note: 2003
History Note: 2003
Date Established: 2003/01/01
Date of Entry: 2002/07/03
Revision Date: 2009/08/20

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