How is a bone spur fixed

What kind of options are available for fixing a bone spur on my c…?

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IANYD, blah, blah… There’s no way anyone, doctors included, can even speculate properly on your question without seeing x-rays and other imaging. It’s not just that there’s a bone spur, it’s where it is on your calf, what shape, how big, …

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How to fix a heel spur?

Q: Im pretty sure I have a heel spur. Ive had this pain a few times before but it went away in about a day. Im on day 3 now and the pain is almost unbearable . Ive tried stretching and things like that but this feels like and actual bone splinter or something. I cannot afford to go to the doctor so I was wondering if there was anyway to break it off. Ive seen that some of them are calcium build up. Can I just get really drunk and make it break off. I cant wear a shoe or walk on the foot and the pain is 20x worse than yesterday.

A: Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis are treated by measures which decrease the associated inflammation and avoid reinjury. Local ice applications both reduce pain and inflammation. Antiinflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen or injections of cortisone are often helpful. Orthotic devices or shoe inserts are used to take pressure off plantar spurs (donut-shaped insert) and heel lifts can reduce stress on the Achilles tendon to relieve painful spurs at the back of the heel. Similarly, sports running shoes with their soft, cushioned soles can be helpful in reducing irritation of inflamed tissues from both plantar fasciitis and heel spurs.

shoulder surgery…?

Q: About a year ago I started having shoulder pain, for a whle my doctor treated it as a rotator cuff tear, then after a month or so they finally took an MRI and saw bone spurs(2) so they went in to fix them and when I came out of surgery they told me I had 2 bone spurs, a rotator cuff tear and bicep tear. I have no clue how I hurt my shoulder that bad, I work at a daycare lifting kids all day, maybe that’s why. But my question is, It’s been about 3 months since my surgery and my shoulder still hurts, not as bad but it still hurts pretty bad! I don’t know if I should get exploratory surgery or leave it alone(it’s a 6 month recovery). I havn’t been through the full recovery time yet but why does it still hurt so bad!! I don’t know what can help me, The pain can be unbearable sometimes, don’t know if I retore it…any suggestions would be great!!

A: I am SO sorry for you! My husband had the exact same thing. The bone spurs, the torn bicep and rotator cuff and all. It has been a year since his surgery and he still isnt back to normal and he still has pain. :-(They want to do another scope on him but he is refusing because he doesnt want any doctors messing with his shoulder ever again. He just takes motrin 800 MG EVERYDAY and he sleeps with his shoulder on a pillow for comfort at night. He cant lay on his side. (the side of his bad shoulder)

Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

Q: I had all four wisdom teeth removed a week ago, and I did have a slight complication with one, and they did go and fix one of my twelve year old molars(made it straight), and I am still in pain. Is this normal. I can’t close my mouth, like I can’t make my teeth touch. Also, should I still be really swollen? Some help would be great. I am dying here people! Oh, and about how long does it take a bone spur to go away. It’s about to slice my tongue into a thousand pieces.

A: You may be having your problems stem from the bone spur you describe. You should have it checked out.. If it is loose and working its way out the dentist can easily remove it. If it is attached to your lower jaw bone on the inside and is not having the gum grow over it, it will have to be snipped off and smoothed by the dentist. Good luck