title: Heel spur syndrome. Pathomechanics and nonsurgical treatment. Biomechanics Graduate Research Group for 1988.
abstract: In this study, the authors review the multitude of suspected etiologies of heel spur syndrome, propose a new pathomechanical theory, and apply a treatment plan to 84 patients with 133 painful heels. The study investigates whether there is a common foot type to the syndrome and whether factors such as sex, age, occupation, and weight influence incidence or treatment. A subgroup is established, consisting of subjects who only received mechanical treatment, to determine if a change in foot position can relieve symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomechanics, California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco 94115.
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Scherer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005096:Exostoses / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006365:Heel; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain; D013577:Syndrome