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Nerve entrapment causing heel pain

M R Johnston1

  • 1University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
|October 1, 1994
PubMed
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Subcalcaneal heel pain, often caused by nerve entrapment, requires careful diagnosis. Most cases resolve with conservative treatment, but surgery offers good outcomes when needed.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Podiatry
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Subcalcaneal heel pain is a common foot condition with debated causes.
  • Nerve entrapment is increasingly recognized as a potential etiology.
  • Differentiating nerve entrapment from other heel pain sources is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of nerve entrapment in subcalcaneal heel pain.
  • To emphasize the importance of accurate diagnosis.
  • To discuss treatment options for heel pain.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on the etiology and management of subcalcaneal heel pain.
  • Analysis of evidence implicating nerve entrapment.
  • Discussion of diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies.

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Main Results:

  • Nerve entrapment is a significant factor in many heel pain cases.
  • Conservative care is effective for most patients over weeks to months.
  • Surgical intervention yields good to excellent results in select cases.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis is key to effective heel pain management.
  • Nerve entrapment should be considered in the differential diagnosis.
  • A combination of conservative and surgical approaches ensures favorable outcomes.