Symptom

Heel injuries

The tendons, ligaments, muscles and bones in and around your heels absorb a significant amount of weight as you stand and move around. Injuries in this area are very common.

Related conditions

Achilles rupture

Through overuse or accident your achilles can tear or rupture.

Achilles tendinopathy

Achilles tendinopathy (sometimes called achilles tendonitis) is caused by repeated “micro injuries” to the achilles tendon that do not completely heal.

Heel Bone (OS Calcis) Fracture

Heel bone fractures are one of the most common fractures seen by consultants. They often happen as a result of a fall from a height such as a ladder.

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