Painful heel syndrome: radiographic and treatment assessment.
From July 1980 to January 1986, 170 patients who had unilateral heel pain were examined, x-ray filmed, and treated in a similar fashion. Radiographs of painful and nonpainful heels were measured. There was a statistically significant increased thickness of the heel fat pad and subfascial area compared with that of the control subject (the nonpainful side). A tightness of the Achilles tendon and a new sign, which the authors are designating as the "saddle" sign, were other prominent features. A treatment program of stretching exercises and walking seemed to be effective in relief of symptoms.
Amis
J
J
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio.
Jennings
L
L
Graham
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D
Graham
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D006365:Heel / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain; D059408:Pain Management; D011859:Radiography; D013577:Syndrome