Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
About the Condition
Heel pain is common and will affected about 1 in 10 people throughout their lives. Symptoms vary from periods of mild discomfort to severe pain and disability which can last several months or years.
Causes of Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
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There are many causes of heel pain, although the condition "plantar fasciitis" is by far the most common. Potential causes of heel pain include:
• Loss of heel pad
• Plantar fasciitis
• Heel bone fracture
• Nerve entrapment
• Tumours
• Vascular problems
• Injury
Making the Diagnosis
Very often a careful history will point to the correct diagnosis which may then be confirmed by careful clinical examination. However, in certain circumstances additional tests may be required such as:
• X-rays
• MRI
• Bone scans
Documents
001 Making an appointment (2010_M3)
002 C.V. (2010_M3)
014 Calf stretching
015 Heel Injection
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