Plantar Fasciitis eMedicine PMR

Description: Plantar fasciitis is a common foot disorder encountered in the outpatient clinic.1, 2, 3, 4, 5 The typical presentation is sharp pain localized along the middle to posterior aspect of the sole of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is often, but not always, associated with a heel spur (exostosis). Most patients with this condition have satisfactory outcomes with nonsurgical treatment.
Synonyms and related keywords: heel pain syndrome, plantar heel pain, proximal plantar fasciitis, subcalcaneal pain, orthotic arch support, shoe insert, heel pad, fat pad, heel spur, exostosis
Foye & Stitik 2008