"Fasciitis, Plantar" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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Inflammation of the plantar fascia (aponeurosis) on the bottom of the foot causing heel pain. The etiology of plantar fasciitis remains controversial but is likely to involve a biomechanical imbalance. Though often presenting along with HEEL SPUR, they do not appear to be causally related.
| Descriptor ID |
D036981
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C05.321.600 C05.360.350
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| Concept/Terms |
Fasciitis, Plantar- Fasciitis, Plantar
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Policeman's Heel
- Heel, Policeman's
- Heels, Policeman's
- Policeman Heel
- Policeman's Heels
- Policemans Heel
Heel Spur Syndrome- Heel Spur Syndrome
- Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
- Fasciitis, Chronic Plantar
- Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic
- Fasciitis, Plantar, Chronic
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| 2018 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Fasciitis, Plantar" by people in Profiles.
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Topographical Pressure Pain Sensitivity Maps of the Feet Reveal Bilateral Pain Sensitivity in Patients With Unilateral Plantar Heel Pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2019 09; 49(9):640-646.
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Comparison of efficacy of shock-wave therapy versus corticosteroids in plantar fasciitis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2019 Apr; 139(4):529-536.
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Electrical dry needling as an adjunct to exercise, manual therapy and ultrasound for plantar fasciitis: A multi-center randomized clinical trial. PLoS One. 2018; 13(10):e0205405.
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Assessment of Passive Stiffness of Medial and Lateral Heads of Gastrocnemius Muscle, Achilles Tendon, and Plantar Fascia at Different Ankle and Knee Positions Using the MyotonPRO. Med Sci Monit. 2018 Oct 23; 24:7570-7576.
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Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma as conservative treatment in orthopaedics: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Blood Transfus. 2018 11; 16(6):502-513.
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Two Genetic Variants Associated with Plantar Fascial Disorders. Int J Sports Med. 2018 Apr; 39(4):314-321.