The higher the level of HDL cholesterol in your blood, the LOWER your chance is of getting heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a condition in which plaque (plak) builds up inside the coronary (heart) arteries. Plaque is made up of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and other substances found in the blood.
Fractured Heel Bone Treatment. The treatment for a calcaneus fracture depends on type and the severity of the fracture. Some calcaneus fractures can be treated with a splint, but most calcaneus fractures are treated with a leg cast. Crutches help to reduce stress on the fractured bones.
Heel pain can have many causes. If your heel hurts, see your doctor right away to determine why and get treatment. Tell him or her exactly where you have pain and how long you've had it. Your doctor will examine your heel, looking and feeling for signs of tenderness and swelling.