Plantar fibromatosis.
Plantar fibromatosis is defined as a benign fibrous disorder involving the plantar aponeurosis. Although its incidence is well described on the hands, it is less commonly seen on the feet, and its etiology is unknown. A differential diagnosis for the heel pain along the medial arch could be a benign thickening of the plantar fascia associated with plantar fibromatosis. Its high recurrence after surgical excision and problematic scarring and wound presents a significant challenge to the reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon. This article reviews the history, clinical presentation, pathologic findings, and surgical approaches to the treatment of plantar fibromatosis.
Zgonis
Thomas
T
Connecticut Reconstructive Foot Surgeons, 21 Woodland Street, Suite 221, Hartford, CT 06105, USA. thomaszgonis@yahoo.com
Jolly
Gary Peter
GP
Polyzois
Vasilios
V
Kanuck
David M
DM
Stamatis
Emmanouil D
ED
D005350:Fibroma / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans