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Written by Derek Lee-Wo
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Monday, 23 June 2008 12:04 |
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I finally went to see an Orthopedic Surgeon today and I was able to get a proper diagnosis as to what I have. Contrary to what the radiologists reading of the x-ray I had done a couple weeks ago, I actually have a bone spur on my right heel that appears to have actually fractured. I also have bone spur on my left heel. The doctor gave me a few options that include: - Cortisone shot
- Physical Therapy
- Surgery
I didn’t have the cortisone shot right away, but I plan to go and get it done on Thursday. Even though I have bone spur, I am actually very relieved. After all this time of just guessing what was wrong, I have a proper diagnose and can actually purse a proper course of action. With the cortisone shot I should be able to resume running. This actually has me quite excited!! EDIT: I forgot to add, he also suggested Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, but mentioned it was very expensive and insurance companies wouldn’t pay for it as it’s considered experimental.
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