Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery
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Clin Podiatr Med Surg · Jul 2010
ReviewPlantar fasciitis: current diagnostic modalities and treatments.
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. The diagnosis is made clinically and validated with different diagnostic modalities ranging from ultrasound to magnetic resonance imaging. Treatments vary from stretching exercises to different surgical options. No single treatment is guaranteed to alleviate the heel pain.
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Heel pain is a condition that is generally more common in the adult population. However, it is a condition that the foot and ankle specialist must be prepared to treat in pediatric patients. ⋯ The presenting signs and symptoms, as well as proper workup and treatment are discussed. Two case reports of unusual pediatric calcaneal fractures are also presented.