Fortnightly review: Plantar fasciitis

Current concepts review: plantar fasciitis.

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of inferior heel pain. It is estimated that 11% to 15% of all foot complaints requiring medical attention can be attributed to this condition.27,29 In the United States, plantar fasciitis affects two million individuals and accounts for one million outpatient visits annually.35 Plantar fasciitis is considered a self-limited condition. Symptoms resolve ...

Plantar fasciitis: a concise review.

One challenge in the treatment of plantar fasciitis is that very few high-quality studies exist comparing different treatment modalities to guide evidence-based management. Current literature suggests a change to the way that plantar fasciitis is managed. This article reviews the most current literature on plantar fasciitis and showcases recommended treatment guidelines. This serves to assist p...

Plantar fasciitis.

Hallux rigidus is a “stiff big toe joint”. Patients with this condition, which is a form of arthritis, often report that it feels as if they have to force their big toe to bend at the joint when “toeing off” from the ground while walking. Often times, hallux rigidus results in the joint becoming completely rigid. Movement of the big toe joint occurs typically in an up and down plane only. The u...

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis

Heel pain, mostly caused by plantar fasciitis (PF), is a common complaint of many patients who requiring professional orthopedic care and are mostly suffering from chronic pain beneath their heels. The present article reviews studies done by preeminent practitioners related to the anatomy of plantar fasciitis and their histo-pathological features, factors associated with PF, clinical features, ...