A heel spur, or calcaneal spur, is a bony growth of calcium deposits on the back or bottom of the heel bone that often has a ...

Background There is limited evidence describing the relationship between calcaneal bone mineral density (cBMD) and activity level or lower extremity overuse bone injury (LEOBI). Objective The purposes ...

Background Limited evidence exists regarding calcaneal bone mineral density (cBMD) and lower extremity overuse bone injury (LEOBI). Objective Determine if there is an association between LEOBI (stress ...

like bone spurs or foot deformities. The heel bone (known as the calcaneus) is the largest bone in the foot and sits at the back of the foot below your ankle. This bone serves as an anchor for ...