How to treat osteophytes of the heel bone

Osteochondrosis of the heel bone may be caused by strain, fracture injury, age and other factors, and can be treated by drugs such as ibuprofen, drug injections, and surgical removal. 1. Oral medication: If obvious pain occurs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and diclofenac sodium can be used for pain relief. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may have side effects such as digestive discomfort; in addition, osteoporosis may be combined with calcium supplementation, but oversupplementation of calcium may lead to hypercalcemia and other side effects. 2. Drug injection: glucocorticoids, local anesthetics and other drugs can be injected, which can significantly alleviate the pain of the heel bone and improve the function of the joints in a short period of time. Joint injection of drugs may appear allergy, infection and other adverse consequences. 3. Surgery: If the osteophytes are severe and the bone spurs formed may compress the surrounding tissues such as nerves, tendons and blood vessels, resulting in severe pain or limited joint movement, then surgery may need to be considered to remove the bone spurs. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital for consultation and active treatment of osteophytes in the heel bone.