Heel pain is often attributed to either heel spurs or plantar fasciitis. Heel spurs themselves rarely cause discomfort. However, they may develop as a result of plantar fasciitis, which is usually the root cause of the pain.
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If diagnosed and treated early enough, very few cases of plantar fasciitis require surgery.
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Here are some of the more common foot conditions Dr. Elton and his team treat in their practice at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery.
Plantar fasciitis is thought to be caused by repeated microtears or trauma to the heel's plantar fascia. It’s a condition typically seen in our Eagle County runners and jumpers.
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