Calcaneal spur, also known as enthesophyte, is an abnormal bone outgrowth at the inferior part of the calcaneus, from the site of the fibrocartilaginous attachment, specifically the plantar fascia ligament, which is the most common site of a bony spur [1,2].
M77.32ICD-10 Code for Calcaneal spur, left foot- M77. 32- Codify by AAPC.
A calcaneal spur, or commonly known as a heel spur, occurs when a bony outgrowth forms on the heel bone. Calcaneal spurs can be located at the back of the heel (dorsal heel spur) or under the sole (plantar heel spur).
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Pain on the back of the heel if often caused by an overgrowth of bone on the back of the heel bone (calcaneus). This is called a retrocalcaneal exostosis. Retrocalcaneal exostosis problems are often related to chronic tugging of a tight Achilles tendon on the back of the heel.
M79. 673 – is the code for pain in an unspecified foot or heel. M79. 671 is the code for bilateral foot or heel pain, or pain in the right foot.
Enthesopathy refers to a disorder involving the site of attachment or insertion of ligaments, tendons, fascia, or articular capsule into bone. This site of attachment is called enthesis, and its inflammation is known as enthesopathy. It may be caused by chronic traction of the Achilles tendon on the calcaneus.
The cause of Achilles tendon enthesopathy is chronic traction of the Achilles tendon on the calcaneus. Contracted or shortened calf muscles (resulting from a sedentary lifestyle and obesity) and athletic overuse are factors.
The calcaneus is the large bone at the heel of the foot. It is usually fractured after a fall from a great height or in a motor vehicle accident.
Enthesopathy of the foot This is the tissue under your foot arch. It can also affect your calcaneus, or heel bone. This pain usually happens because the enthesis of your plantar fascia has thickened. This can cause pain in your heel and around your foot arch when you walk or put stress on your foot.
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Enthesopathy refers to a problem with the attachment of tendons, ligaments or components of a joint onto the bone. People with enthesopathy typically experience pain and may have stiffness or difficulty moving the affected joint or area of the body.