Could you suggest what kind of slippers should a patient suffering from Calcaneum spur should wear?
I was advised by a doctor to wear MCR slippers. But, unfortunately not been able to find any suppliers of the same. ** Calcaneal spur is a small out growth found in the walking surface of the heel bone. In a few people with persisting heel pain the x-ray of the heel bone may show this out growth as a beak. The pain in the heel is at times blamed for the presence of spur. But spur may be found in many without heel pain and heel pain is not always associated with spur. Inflammation of the fascia in the walking surface of the heel bone is the cause of pain and it is proper to name the problem as plantar fasciitis. There are various modalities of treatments available depending on the severity of the problem. If the pain is mild, wearing soft cushioned footwear, physiotherapy and anti-inflammatory drugs help in relieving the pain. Local steroids are the next choice if the pain is persisting. If properly infiltrated in selective individuals, steroids are safe. Some patients may require a rep
