Plantar Fascitis Flashcards
1
Q
what are S&S of plantar fasciitis?
A
pain with first step
2
Q
cause of plantar fasciitis?
A
achilles tendinopathy haglunds deformity stress fractures inflammatory arhtiris due to RA sponydloarthritides painful peripheral neuopahtyies prolonged standing improper footwear aging
3
Q
who does plantar fasciitis affect?
A
40-60 y.o.
younger runners
bilateral in one-third cases
4
Q
risk factors for plantar fasciitis?
A
obesity prolonged standing/jumping flat feet decreased ankle DF heel spurs (cause-effect unknown) highly active pes cavus (high arch) decreased knee extension
5
Q
who are common individuals wtih this?
A
ballet dancers
runners
6
Q
differential diagnosis of plantar fasciitis?
A
S1 radiculopathy calcaneal fracture (stress) bone contusion neuopathic pain (diabetes, alcohol) paget's disease haglunds syndrome
7
Q
treatment of Plantar fasciitis?
A
stretch, (calf stretch too) proper footwear (not barefoot) shoe inserts decrease activity NSAIDS glucocorticoids extracorporeal shock wave ther. splints (at night) ice
8
Q
medications for plantar fasciitis?
A
glucocorticoids lidocaine (local anesthetic)
