| Literature DB >> 24883137 |
Douglas F Hoffman1, Heather L Grothe2, Stefano Bianchi3.
Abstract
Foot pain is a common orthopedic condition that can have an impact on health-related quality of life. The evaluation of plantar hindfoot pain begins with history and physical examination. Imaging modalities, standard radiographs, sonography, MR, CT are often utilized to clarify the diagnosis. The article is a detailed description of the sonographic evaluation of the plantar fascia and its disorders as well as the common etiologies in the differential diagnosis of plantar fasciopathy.Entities:
Keywords: Heel pain; Hindfoot; Lateral cord; Plantar aponeurosis; Plantar fasciopathy; Sonography
Year: 2014 PMID: 24883137 PMCID: PMC4033723 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-014-0089-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Ultrasound ISSN: 1876-7931