Plantar fasciitis: current diagnostic modalities and treatments

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2010 Jul;27(3):369-80. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2010.03.002. Epub 2010 May 14.

Abstract

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. The diagnosis is made clinically and validated with different diagnostic modalities ranging from ultrasound to magnetic resonance imaging. Treatments vary from stretching exercises to different surgical options. No single treatment is guaranteed to alleviate the heel pain.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Catheter Ablation
  • Cryosurgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Fasciitis, Plantar / diagnosis*
  • Fasciitis, Plantar / therapy*
  • Fasciotomy
  • High-Energy Shock Waves
  • Humans
  • Orthotic Devices
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Radio Waves
  • Risk Factors
  • Shoes
  • Splints

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones