We need you! Join our contributor community and become a WikEM editor through our open and transparent promotion process.
Plantar fasciitis
From WikEM
Contents
Background
- Most common cause of heel pain
- Due to inflammation of the plantar aponeurosis (ususally from overuse)
- 80% of cases resolve spontaneously within 1yr
Clinical Features
- Pain on the plantar surface of the foot
- Worsened on arising and after activity
- Worsened with dorsiflexion of toes
- TTP at anterior medial aspect of calcaneus
Differential Diagnosis
Foot diagnoses
Acute
- Foot and toe fractures
- Subtalar dislocation
- Metatarsophalangeal sprain (turf toe)
- Acute arterial ischemia
- Calcaneal bursitis
Subacute/Chronic
- Diabetic foot infection
- Peripheral artery disease
- Plantar fasciitis
- Trench foot
- Ingrown toenail
- Tinea pedis
Evaluation
- Usually clinical
Management
- Rest, ice, NSAIDs, heel/arch support inserts
- Refer to PCP, podiatrist, or orthopedist for follow-up care
See Also
References
Authors
Jordan Swartz, Ross Donaldson, Daniel Ostermayer, Neil Young
