Springsteen announced in September that he was in the midst of treatment for peptic ulcer disease, and would have to push back the remainder of his 2023 tour dates as a result. Later in the E ...

Foot and ankle ulcers are categorized into three main types ... factors increasing foot ulcer risk include heart and kidney disease, obesity, nerve damage and alcohol and tobacco use.” ...

The foot and ankle were immobilized in a non-weight-bearing manner by use of a bivalved cast, and a moist dressing was applied and changed once daily. The plantar ulcer healed within 2 weeks.