Actualización en el manejo ortopédico del espolón calcáneo

Abstract

The calcaneal spur, a tatalgia that occurs in adulthood, generates discomfort and in half of the cases disability, altering the quality of life of those who suffer it. The objective of this study is to gather updated information on the timely diagnosis and orthopedic management of calcaneal spurs through a comprehensive review of recent scientific literature and reliable sources. The aim is to contribute to the ongoing innovation in the field of medicine. This review will cover the latest findings of the past five years. Materials and Methods: The present project is a descriptive, retrospective study where a search of 23 scientific articles in the area of health was carried out in the pages of journals and various sources: Pubmed, Springer Link, Google Academic, Science Direct, Stanford Medicine and Medigraphic, important sources of information in the updating of treatments. Conclusion: Orthopedic treatment of heel spurs should be adapted to the patient's risk factors and life condition. Orthopedics highlights two methods, the non-invasive extracorporeal shock waves both focal and radial, of which a decrease in pain is observed according to the VAS scale, from the first week, therapy that is accompanied by lifestyle modification and physical therapy, but with a recovery time within twelve months, as an invasive measure, Endoscopic Resection and Fluoroscopy of the calcaneal spur without release Plantar Fascia, surgical intervention with a recovery period of three months in sports patients with plantar fascia procuration.