The hip bone connected to the heal bone
Amazing how one thing can affect another....
I used to wear earth shoes too until they started raising havoc with my achilles tendon. Oh my, how I would be in agony all the way up to behind my knee when that was bothered. Swelling, pain, couldn't walk, threw my hips out and my back. Now I have to wear heal inserts so the tendon stays quiet.....gosh it stinks getting older! LOL
Hoping all goes well and that your problems are relatively minor or at the very least, easy to fix!
Wishing you well!
Hugss
J