Explain bone spur surgery?

Question

I have a spur on the back of my heel.I am also having achilles pain on the same foot.Does anyone know the approximate recovery time after the surgery for the heel spur and would I need to wear a boot or cast?thanks

Answer 1

My son had that done and it seems to me that he walked with crutches for a week or so, and then was given a walking cast. He was probably down, not completely down, for three weeks because of it. I told him and I'm going to tell you, when you have that spur removed, make sure the Doctor puts what they refer to as a band-aid over where the spur was cut off. If you don't have that done, then the spur can resurface, and I'm sure you don't want that. It could have been the way they cut his foot to remove the spur. You may have a better surgeon and it can be done microscopically, his was cut at the back of his heel. So you may not even have to wear a walking cast or use crutches, most likely one or the other, but maybe for a shorter period of time. But either way, take it very easy for a while, even if it feels good. I wish for you the very best young lady and may your surgery be an easy one for you. Good luck.

Answer 2

I have dealt with this and I know it is a real, debilitating pain. My doctor told me to first try changing my shoes, to make sure the heal is "cupped", and the heal of the shoe sets quite a bit higher than the toes. I had been wearing crocks, and swore by them, but when the heal got inflamed, it wouldnt get better. The doc said absolutely no more crocks, cause they dont cradle the heal the way a pair of tennis shoes do. I am a nurse, on my feet 12-15 hours a day, and nothing has really helped me. I know I am also looking at surgery in the future, but in the meanwhile, I have found that New Balance shoes are very effective for me barring a horrible shift with absolutely no down time. A good anti-inflamitory is a must, and ask your doc about the specific stretches to help with the inflamation. I also had the achiles tendonitis. I feel for you, it is very painful. With rest from the foot, and antiinflamitories, the tendonitis went away. The bone spur is still there but with the change in the shoes, for the most part it is barable. I'm just suggesting trying alternative measures if you haven't already prior to surgery. There is no guarantee that the bone spur wont come back once it is filed off.