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How Can A Calcaneal Spur Be Treated?

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Posted on Wed, 12 Oct 2016
Question: Hello Doctor,
Hello Doctor,

My mother is 56 yrs old ,is diabetic ( on insulin one time). IS suffering from Calcaneal spur on her left heel. She has severe pain an d unable to tolerate it. We have consulted number of doctors, have tried antibiotics, certain creams, painkillers. Finally one of the doctor is suggesting surgery. She has some puss formation in that region now. What is your suggestion on this. Since, she is diabetic, is surgery suggested. basic exercisin, confortable shoes are all taken care.

I am worried. Kindly advice.
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Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
need xray and photo

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear XXXXXXX

Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
How was your day?

Hope this message finds you in good health.

I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.

I generally see many cases like this at my clinic and we have found that usually doing surgery for calcaneal spurs does not guarantee good results at all and should better be avoided.

in your mothers case, she being a diabetic, its definitely better to avoid as it wll cause the spur to grow again.
i am doubtful if the pus is accumulated in that region because it doesnt happen regularly.

can u please attach a photo of her foot and the xray, so that i can guide you better.. ?


she should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about.     


Take care,God bless.
Wish you a healthy life : )

If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion.
     
Kind Regards..

Dr Mahaveer Patil, (MBBS,MS,Mch)
Consulting Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon

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Follow up: Dr. Mahaveer Patil (48 minutes later)
Doctor,

Thanks for your suggestion. I will scan teh xray and send it you positively tomorrow.

Thanks
XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
hi

Detailed Answer:
hi XXXXXXX .

dont forget to send the actual photograph of the affected heel as well..
thanks
take care.. god bless
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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How Can A Calcaneal Spur Be Treated?

Brief Answer: need xray and photo Detailed Answer: Hi dear XXXXXXX Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. How was your day? Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern. I generally see many cases like this at my clinic and we have found that usually doing surgery for calcaneal spurs does not guarantee good results at all and should better be avoided. in your mothers case, she being a diabetic, its definitely better to avoid as it wll cause the spur to grow again. i am doubtful if the pus is accumulated in that region because it doesnt happen regularly. can u please attach a photo of her foot and the xray, so that i can guide you better.. ? she should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about. Take care,God bless. Wish you a healthy life : ) If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion. Kind Regards.. Dr Mahaveer Patil, (MBBS,MS,Mch) Consulting Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon In future,you can contact me DIRECTLY on - http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-mahaveer-patil/71222 - If you were satisfied and happy with my answer ,PLEASE RATE THIS ANSWER AND LEAVE YOUR SINCERE FEEDBACK .