title: Calcaneal decompression for heel pain.
abstract: The causes and treatments for heel pain can vary significantly and, many times, can present a challenging problem for both conservative and operative care. This article describes the most common cause of heel pain, with a focus on the use and proper application of the calcaneal decompression procedure. A review of the literature, anatomic considerations, mechanism of action, surgical technique, and case presentations are offered.
authors.affiliation: VA Medical Center, Loma Linda, California.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Baerg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006365:Heel; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000601:surgery*