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Heel Spur MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Heel Spur
Tree Number(s)
C05.116.540.310.600
C05.360.400
Unique ID
D036982
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D036982
Annotation
do not confuse with HEEL SPUR SYNDROME see FASCIITIS, PLANTAR
Scope Note
A bony outgrowth on the lower surface of the CALCANEUS. Though often presenting along with plantar fasciitis (FASCIITIS, PLANTAR), they are not considered causally related.
Entry Term(s)
Calcaneal Spur
Previous Indexing
Exostoses (1970-2002)
See Also
Fasciitis, Plantar
Public MeSH Note
2003
History Note
2003
Date Established
2003/01/01
Date of Entry
2002/07/03
Revision Date
2009/08/20
Heel Spur Preferred
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