PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Abstract

Plantar fasciitis is the clinical syndrome of heel pam with tenderness of the undersurface of the heel. Many theories have been considered as to be the cause of this condition such as anatomical and biomechanical factors, inflammatory, nutritional and traumatic theories. The incidence of plantar fasciitis increases in females over the age of forty. Patients usually suffering from pain, tenderness and may be swelling at the medial calcaneal tubercle. Many investigations can be used for its diagnosis. Roentgenogram of the heel ,heel ultrasound , bone scintigraphy and magnetic resonance imaging are of great value in the diagnosis. Plantar fasciitis should be differentiated from other causes of painful heel as tendenitis, systemic diseases and neurologic causes.The majority of cases are successfully managed by conservative measures, but occasionally operative intervention may be necessary.