Foot and Ankle Pathology

Question 1

What is Plantar fasciitis?

Answer 1

Inflammation at insertion of plantar fascia tendon into calcaneum

Question 2

What are the symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis?

Answer 2

Localised pain when walking or standing

Midline tenderness

Question 3

How is plantar fasciitis managed?

Answer 3

Heel pads
Reduced walking
Splinting of foot in dorsiflexed position to stretch plantar fascia
Spontaneous recovery in 1 yr

Question 4

What is subcalcaneal bursitis?`

Answer 4

Pressure induced bursa under the heel often due to tight shoes

Question 5

What are the symptoms of subcalcaneal bursitis?

Answer 5

Similar to plantar fascitis

Pain on compression of heel pad from side

Question 6

What is the management of subcalcaneal bursitis?

Answer 6

Heel pads and reduced walking

Question 7

What is Achilles tendonitis?

Answer 7

Inflammation at insertion of achilles into calcaneus

Can be due to trauma or seronegative spondyloarthropathies

Question 8

What are the symptoms of achilles tendonitis?

Answer 8

Pain behind heel and leg

Question 9

What is the management of achilles tendonitis?

Answer 9

Raised shoe heel to reduce pain

Low pressure steroid injections