Open AccessA study of calcaneal enthesophytes (spurs) in Indian population
Author(s) -
Jagdev Singh Kullar,
Gurpreet Kaur Randhawa,
Keerat Kaur Kullar
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
international journal of applied and basic medical research/international journal of applied and basic medical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2248-9606
pISSN - 2229-516X
DOI - 10.4103/2229-516x.140709
Subject(s) - calcaneus , heel , spur , foot (prosody) , dorsum , anatomy , incidence (geometry) , plantar fascia , medicine , significant difference , orthodontics , surgery , plantar fasciitis , mathematics , linguistics , philosophy , geometry
Calcaneus or os calcis forms a major component of the skeleton of foot providing posterior pillars for bony arches of the foot. It is largest of seven tarsal bones of foot and forms prominence of heel. Many times anterior to calcaneal tuberosity an osteophytic outgrowth has been observed (calcaneal or heel spur) extending along entire width, for about 2-2.5 cm. The apex of spur seen embedded in plantar fascia, directly anterior to its origin. Hence, the study of calcaneal spurs has been undertaken.