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Heel spur

MONDO:0002209

A bony outgrowth on the lower surface of the calcaneus. Though often presenting along with plantar fasciitis (fasciitis, plantar), they are not considered causally related.

Also known as: calcaneus exostosis, calcaneal spur

46 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Disease (618) Musculoskeletal system disorder (196) Bone disorder (47) Human disease (14) Bone remodeling disease (5) Skeletal system disorder (4) Exostosis (2) Hyperostosis (2) Disease by body system or component (0)

Trials to join now! 19 Not yet recruiting 8 Not yet finished but already full! 6 Completed 12 Terminated 1

Scientists gather leftover surgical tissue to unlock secrets of bone disease

Knowledge-focused Terminated

This study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was …

Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC

Heel spur

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Scientists gather leftover surgical tissue to unlock secrets of bone disease