Calcaneal spurs are found by a radiographic examination.
Calcaneal spur . Calcaneal spurs are typically detected by a radiographic examination ( commonly referred to as an `` x-ray '' ) . An objective structured clinical examination ( OSCE ) is a modern type of examination often used in health sciences ( e.g. midwifery , occupational therapy , orthoptics , optometry , medicine , physician assistants/associates , physical therapy , radiography , rehabilitation medicine , nursing , pharmacy , dentistry , chiropractic , paramedicine , podiatry , veterinary medicine , athletic training ) .