Plantar Fasciitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is plantar fasciitis?
A
Inflammation of the plantar fascia
2
Q
What is the function of the plantar fascia?
A
Attaches to the calcaneus at the heel, travels along the sole of the foot to connect to the flexor tendons
3
Q
How does plantar fasciitis present?
A
Gradual onset of pain on the plantar aspect of the heel
Wrose with pressure especially when walking or standing
Tenderness to palpation of the area
4
Q
What is the management of plantar fasciitis?
A
Rest
Ice
Analgesia
Physiotherapy
Steroid injection
5
Q
What can steroid injections rarely cause when treating plantar fasciitis?
A
Rupture of the plantar fascia
Fat pad atrophy
6
Q
What is the specialist management of plantar fasciitis?
A
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy
Surgery
