title: Pathologic conditions of the plantar fascia.
abstract: Plantar heel pain in adults is commonly seen in the office of the podiatric foot and ankle specialist. These symptoms may have developed acutely or over a period of time. Often the plantar fascia is the source of the pain, which is caused by a traumatic event or a biomechanical flaw. It is imperative that the podiatric physician understands the multiple causes of plantar foot pain and is able to differentiate the multiple causes of heel pain to confirm a specific diagnosis and formulate a proper treatment plan. A thorough history and physical examination are necessary to obtain this information, and diagnostic procedures are sometimes needed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Community Medical Center, 1800 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510, USA.
authors.forename: Guido A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: La Porta
authors.forename: Paul C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: La Fata
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005205:Fascia / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D036981:Fasciitis, Plantar / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006365:Heel; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D012421:Rupture