What is Heel spur?
[[Image:Achilles insertional calcific tendinosis.jpg|thumb|A radiograph showing [[osteophyte]]s on the posterior and inferior aspects of the [[calcaneus]].]] 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. {{med-stub}} [[Category:Feet]] [[Category:Disorders]]