Coexistence of plantar calcaneal spurs and plantar fascial thickening in individuals with plantar heel pain.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine associations between plantar calcaneal spurs, plantar fascia thickening and plantar heel pain (PHP), and to determine whether tenderness on palpation of the heel differentiates between these presentations.

Methods

Adults aged ⩾50 years registered with four general practices were mailed a Health Survey. Responders reporting foot pain within the last 12 months underwent a detailed clinical assessment. PHP in the past month was documented using a foot manikin. Plantar calcaneal spurs were identified from weight-bearing lateral radiographs and plantar fascia thickening (defined as >4 mm) from ultrasound. Tenderness on palpation of the plantar fascia insertion was documented. Associations between these factors and PHP were explored using generalized estimati

SUBMITTER: Menz HB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6519610 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature