Commonly referred to as the heel bone, the calcaneus is the bone in the heel of the foot. This bone helps support the foot and is important in normal walking motions. The joint above the calcaneus, ...

Calcaneal petechiae is also called talon noir, or black heel. This condition is caused by pigmentation from extravasated red blood cells and is very similar to a bruise. It is caused by the stress of ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Annette says: I have a weird pain in the back of my right heel, not the bottom, which feels bony and hurts more when I press it. Hi Annette, this may one or a combination of retro-calcaneal bursitis, ...

Objective Calcaneal apophysitis, is a relatively common cause of heel pain in children. Very few randomised studies have evaluated treatment options. This trial compared the effectiveness of currently ...

This article is a transcribed, edited summary of a video Bob and Brad recorded in August 2024. For the original video, go to https://youtu.be/tN4UK8PuJro Brad: All ...

Objective Calcaneal apophysitis, is a relatively common cause of heel pain in children. Very few randomised studies have evaluated treatment options. This trial compared the effectiveness of currently ...