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 ...

Nodular fasciitis is a benign, reactive myofibroblastic tumor that is often mistaken for a sarcoma because of its histological appearance and rapid growth. Involvement of a finger is extremely rare. We report a case of nodular fasciitis of the thumb, accompanied by bone erosion. Magnetic resonance findings suggested the possibility of a malignancy, which could have led to misdiagnosis as a mali...

INTRODUCTION Eosinophilic fasciitis is an uncommon disorder with unknown etiology and a poorly understood pathogenesis. We present the cases of two patients with eosinophilic fasciitis with unusual presentation, and describe the clinical characteristics and laboratory findings related to them. CASE PRESENTATION The first case involves a 29-year-old Turkish man admitted with pain, edema and in...

INTRODUCTION Retroperitoneal necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, fulminant, and potentially lethal complication of intra-abdominal suppuration. A retroperitoneal origin is very rare and very few cases have been reported in the literature. To the best of our knowledge, this case is only the fourth case reported of successful management following retroperitoneal necrotizing fasciitis. CASE PRESENT...

A b st ra ct Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare disease, potentially limb and life-threatening infection of fascia, subcutaneous tissue with occasionally muscular involvement. Necrotizing faciitis is surgical emergency with high morbidity and mortality. Aim: Aim of this study was to analyze presentation, microbiology, surgical, resuscitative management and outcome of this devastating soft tissue i...

Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF) is a rapid spreading lethal infection of the skin, muscles and soft tissues, with progressive inflammation along tissue planes local destruction. The varied clinical presentation often leads to misdiagnosis. Various co-morbidities can influence course disease. Considering life-threatening nature condition, this study undertaken identify significant prognostic factors,...

Acharya Sushruta explained that when a person walk on the irregular or uneven surface, vata gets localized and aggravated in khuda pradesha (Ankle joint) produce pain heal region known as Vatakantaka. It can be compared to Plantar Fasciitis. Fasciitis is one of painful condition heel hampers daily activity. caused due repeated stretch strain plantar fascia resulting injury inflammation which pr...

Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) is a rare disorder involving chronic inflammation of the fascia and connective tissue surrounding muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. While its pathogenesis is not entirely understood, this disorder is thought to be autoimmune or allergic in nature. We present here a case of a 59-year-old male who developed peripheral eosinophilia and subsequent eosinophilic fasciiti...

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, rapidly progressing soft tissue infection, characterised by extensive necrosis of subcutaneous fat and fascia with relative sparing of skin and underlying muscle. It is usually caused by toxin producing virulent bacteria. Although it can occur in otherwise healthy patients, the disease is usually seen in conjunction with immune deficiency disorders, intravenous ...

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive life threatening bacterial infection of the skin, the subcutaneous tissue, and the fascia. We present a case of necrotizing fasciitis involving the nose complicated by cavernous sinus thrombosis. Few cases of septic cavernous sinus thrombosis have been reported to be caused by cellulitis of the face but necrotizing fasciitis of the nose is rare. It...