Not Every Painful Heel Is Plantar Fasciitis… When a patient points to a painful spot on the inside

Not Every Painful Heel Is Plantar Fasciitis… When a patient points to a painful spot on the inside of the heel — right around the medial calcaneal tubercle — most people immediately think of heel spurs or plantar fasciitis. And quite often, that’s exactly what it is. But occasionally we find something different. In this case, the pain was actually caused by a corn growing on the bottom of the heel. These can develop when pressure builds up in a small area and the skin hardens over time. Treatment involved carefully reducing the corn with a #15 scalpel, followed by smoothing the area with a sanding burr so the edges aren’t too vertical. This helps slow the rate at which the corn grows back and reduces the chance of it becoming painful again too quickly. We’ll review this one in around 6–8 weeks to keep the pressure area under control. It’s a good reminder that heel pain isn’t always plantar fasciitis, which is why getting it properly assessed can make a big difference. If you’re dealing with ongoing heel pain, foot pain, or painful pressure spots, you can learn more about podiatrist-designed arch support work boots that help reduce strain on the heel and plantar fascia. Learn more here: https://ergonx.com.au #heelpain #plantarfasciitis #heelspur #footpain