calcaneal spur

spur (spur)

1. calcar; a spiked projecting body, as from a bone.

2. in dentistry, a piece of metal projecting from a plate, band, or other appliance.

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calcaneal spur  a bone excrescence on the lower surface of the calcaneus which frequently causes pain on walking.

scleral spur  the posterior lip of the venous sinus of the sclera to which most of the fibers of the trabecular reticulum of the iridocorneal angle and the meridional fibers of the ciliary muscle are attached.

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calcaneal spur,

abnormal, often painful bony outgrowth on the lower surface of the calcaneus, resulting from chronic traumatic pressure on the heel. Also called bone spur, heel spur .

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calcaneal spur

Heel spur Orthopedics A bony outgrowth of the calcaneus, which may cause recurrent heel pain