Clinical And Radiological Evaluation of Plantar Fasciitis

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 3

Abstract

To compare the clinical and radiological evaluation of plantar fasciitis. This is a prospective cohort study and a total of 110 patients were studied. All patients were diagnosed as plantar fasciitis by clinical and radiological evaluation. Patients were assessed functionally using VAS and FAOS scores and radiologically by Ultrasound of the foot and X-ray lateral view of the foot. On evaluation VAS and FAOS scores were 6.85 and 32.8 respectively. X-ray showed a calcaneal spur on lateral view. Similarly ultrasound evaluation showed thickened plantar fascia and edema around the origin of the tissue.

Authors and Affiliations

Dr. Chandini Kovvuri, Dr. Sandesh Reddy Yaratapalli, Prof. Seshu Lakshmi . B

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  • EP ID EP598513
  • DOI 10.9790/0853-160306128130.
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Dr. Chandini Kovvuri, Dr. Sandesh Reddy Yaratapalli, Prof. Seshu Lakshmi . B (2017). Clinical And Radiological Evaluation of Plantar Fasciitis. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 16(3), 128-130. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-598513