Plantar calcaneal spurs in older people: longitudinal traction or vertical compression?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Plantar calcaneal spurs are common, however their pathophysiology is poorly understood. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and correlates of plantar calcaneal spurs in a large sample of older people.</p> <p>Metho...

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Main Authors: Landorf Karl B, Zammit Gerard V, Menz Hylton B, Munteanu Shannon E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2008-08-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Online Access:http://www.jfootankleres.com/content/1/1/7