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Plantar fasciitis.

S Cutts1, N Obi, C Pasapula

  • 1James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 6LA, UK. stevenfrcs@hotmail.com

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
|November 8, 2012
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. While many cases resolve naturally, surgical release offers an option for persistent symptoms, though conservative treatments remain standard.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Plantar fasciitis is a prevalent condition causing significant heel pain.
  • Understanding its natural history is crucial for effective patient management.
  • Differential diagnoses for heel pain are also considered.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the causes of plantar fasciitis.
  • To review evidence supporting various management strategies.
  • To discuss the condition and its treatment options.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search using PubMed and MEDLINE.
  • Keywords included 'plantar fasciitis', 'plantar heel pain', and 'heel spur'.
  • Backward chaining of reference lists was employed to maximize search scope.

Main Results:

  • Plantar fasciitis is a common, disabling condition with an unclear natural history.
  • Distinguishing spontaneous recovery from treatment response is challenging.
  • Surgical release is effective for refractory cases; newer techniques show promise but are not widely available.

Conclusions:

  • Conservative management remains the primary approach for most plantar fasciitis cases.
  • Surgical intervention is reserved for a small subset of patients unresponsive to conservative care.
  • Emerging therapies require further evaluation regarding accessibility and efficacy.