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==Background== | |||
*Most common cause of heel pain | |||
*Due to inflammation of the plantar aponeurosis (ususally from overuse) | |||
*80% of cases resolve spontaneously within 1yr | |||
==Clinical Features== | |||
*Pain on the plantar surface of the foot | |||
**Worsened on arising and after activity | |||
**Worsened w/ dorsiflexion of toes | |||
*TTP at anterior medial aspect of calcaneus | |||
==Management== | |||
*Rest, ice, NSAIDs, heel/arch support inserts | |||
*Refer to PCP, podiatrist, or orthopedist for follow-up care | |||
==Source== | |||
*Tintinalli | |||
[[Category:Ortho]] | [[Category:Ortho]] | ||
Revision as of 21:32, 27 February 2012
Background
- Most common cause of heel pain
- Due to inflammation of the plantar aponeurosis (ususally from overuse)
- 80% of cases resolve spontaneously within 1yr
Clinical Features
- Pain on the plantar surface of the foot
- Worsened on arising and after activity
- Worsened w/ dorsiflexion of toes
- TTP at anterior medial aspect of calcaneus
Management
- Rest, ice, NSAIDs, heel/arch support inserts
- Refer to PCP, podiatrist, or orthopedist for follow-up care
Source
- Tintinalli