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Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation (irritation and swelling with presence of extra immune cells) of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot that causes heel pain and disability.
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Symptoms
The most common complaint is pain in the bottom of the heel, usually worst in the morning and improving throughout the ...
Causes
The plantar fascia is a very thick band of tissue that covers the bones on the bottom of the foot. This fascia can beco...
Tests
Typical physical exam findings include tenderness on the bottom of the heel, closer to the midline, and mild swelling a...
Treatments
Conservative treatment is almost always successful, given enough time. Duration of treatment can be anywhere from sever...
Complications
A complication of non-operative therapy is continued pain. In surgical therapy, there is a risk of nerve injury, infect...
Prevention
Maintaining good flexibility around the ankle is probably the best way to prevent plantar fasciitis.
Doctor Specialties
Contact your health care provider if you have symptoms of plantar fasciitis.
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