title: [Treatment of plantar fasciopathy].
abstract: Plantar fasciopathy is the most frequent reason for foot pain. It is characterized by degeneration of the insertion of the plantar fascia on the medial process of the calcaneal tuberosity. Palpation over plantar fascia insertion reproduces the pain and may reveal swelling. Conservative treatment is almost always successful. Initial treatment consists of anti-inflammatory medication, stretching exercises, night splints and shoe inserts. If these fail, steroid injections, custom made orthotics, and extra corporeal shock wave therapy may be tried. If disabling pain persists for more than one year, surgery may be indicated.
authors.affiliation: Kuopion yliopistollinen sairaala ja Itä-Suomen yliopisto.
authors.forename: Mira
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kaikkonen
authors.forename: Antti
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Joukainen
authors.forename: Janne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sahlman
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D036981:Fasciitis, Plantar / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy; D052580:Muscle Stretching Exercises; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D010173:Palpation; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D013256:Steroids