Heel Pain

Question 1

Distally, what does the plantar fascia INITIALLY insert into?

Answer 1

superficial transverse metatarsal ligament

Question 2

how will a symptomatic haglund’s deformity present clinicaly?

Answer 2

pain upon palpation of the posterior sueprior lateral aspect of the calcaneus

Question 3

describe the clinical presentation of retrocalcaneal bursitis.

Answer 3

pain on palpation of both sides of the achilles tendon with observable erythema and edema without pain on ankle ROM and having a negative bone scan

Question 4

Baxter’s nerve (n. to abductor digiti minimi) is a branch of what nerve?

Answer 4

lateral plantar nerve

Question 5

degenerative tears within Achilles tendon is characterized by healing with what type of tissue?

Answer 5

adipose tissue

Question 6

where does the lateral band of the plantar fascia insert?

Answer 6

styloid process at the base of the 5th met

Question 7

what is the bursal projection?

Answer 7

posterior superior projection of the calcaneus