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Pathologic hindfoot conditions in the athlete.

R E Leach, E DiIorio, R A Harney

    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
    |July 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Millions of runners experience hindfoot stress injuries like Achilles tendinitis and plantar fasciitis. Conservative treatments often succeed, but surgery can restore function for those unresponsive to non-operative care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Biomechanics

    Background:

    • Running is a popular activity for fitness and competition in the US.
    • Many runners suffer from hindfoot cumulative (overload) stress syndromes.
    • Common hindfoot conditions include Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, posterior tibial tendinitis, and flexor hallucis longus tendinitis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review common hindfoot stress syndromes in runners.
    • To discuss conservative and surgical treatment options for these conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of common hindfoot running injuries.
    • Discussion of treatment modalities.

    Main Results:

    • Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, and other hindfoot tendinopathies are prevalent in runners.
    • Most hindfoot conditions respond favorably to conservative management.
    • Surgery is an effective option for patients who do not improve with conservative therapy.

    Conclusions:

    • Conservative treatment is the primary approach for hindfoot running injuries.
    • Surgical intervention can successfully treat recalcitrant cases, enabling return to athletic activity.

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