Heel Pain
Pain in the heel can be caused by a number of conditions.
Causes of heel pain
Pain within the heel:
- osteomyelitis (infection of bone)
- tumours
- Paget's disease
- arthritis of the subtalar joint
Pain behind the heel:
- ruptured Achilles tendon
- Achilles tendinitis
Pain under the heel:
- tender heel pad
- plantar fasciitis
- plantar calcaneal bursitis
Treatment of heel pain
Treatment will depend on the cause of the heel pain.
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