plantar fascitis

Question 1

what is plantar fascia>

Answer 1

1. thick fibrous band of connective tissue
2. originating from the medial process of the calcaneal tuberosity
3. distal phalanges

Question 2

clinical features of plantar fascitis?

Answer 2

1. sharp pain acoss the plantar aspect of foot
2. pain is worst in the heel (causes 80%
3. infracalcaneal region is tender on palpation

Question 3

Ix

Answer 3

1. clinical diagnosis

2. x ray can show plantar heel spur

Question 4

Mx

Answer 4

1. moderation and regular analgesia
2. physiotherapy
3. corticosteroid injections