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Plantar fasciitis.

O Onuba, J Ireland

    Italian Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
    |December 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Plantar fasciitis, a common heel pain syndrome, is strongly associated with calcaneal spurs. This study found a significant link between heel spurs and plantar fasciitis, suggesting a potential diagnostic marker for this condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Podiatry
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Heel pain syndrome, commonly known as plantar fasciitis, affects a significant portion of the population.
    • The presence and clinical significance of calcaneal spurs in relation to plantar fasciitis require further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between calcaneal spurs and plantar fasciitis.
    • To compare the prevalence of calcaneal spurs in patients with and without heel pain.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study of 30 patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis over two years.
    • Control group of 25 asymptomatic individuals.
    • Radiographic assessment for calcaneal spurs.

    Main Results:

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    • Calcaneal spurs were present in 70% of patients with plantar fasciitis.
    • Only 8% of the control group exhibited calcaneal spurs, a statistically significant difference (p < 0.001).
    • 22% of plantar fasciitis patients reported ipsilateral sciatica.

    Conclusions:

    • A strong association exists between calcaneal spurs and plantar fasciitis.
    • Calcaneal spurs may serve as a significant indicator in diagnosing plantar fasciitis.
    • The co-occurrence of sciatica warrants further research.