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1 The Diagnosis and Management of Heel Pain in Active People Perry Julien, D.P.M. Past President, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Podiatry Coordinator, 1996 Summer Olympic Games Atlanta Georgia Private Practice, Atlanta Foot and Ankle Center

2 Heel Pain : The most common foot and ankle complaint in active people

3 The Heel and Related Structures Calcaneus Attachment of Plantar Fascia Location of Plantar Calcaneal Bursa

4 CAUSES OF HEEL PAIN Plantar Fasciitis Heel Spur Syndrome Plantar Calcaneal Bursa Stress Fracture Bone Tumors Arthritis sero-negative arthropathies fibromyalgia

5 CAUSES OF HEEL PAIN Plantar Fasciitis Heel Spur Syndrome Plantar Calcaneal Bursa Stress Fracture Bone Tumors Arthritis sero-negative arthropathies fibromyalgia

6 CAUSES OF HEEL PAIN Plantar Fasciitis/ Heel Spur Syndrome Plantar Calcaneal Bursa Stress Fracture Bone Tumors Arthritis sero-negative arthropathies fibromyalgia

7 CAUSES OF HEEL PAIN Plantar Fasciitis/ Heel Spur Syndrome Plantar Calcaneal Bursa Stress Fracture Bone Tumors Arthritis sero-negative arthropathies fibromyalgia

8 CAUSES OF HEEL PAIN Plantar Fasciitis/ Heel Spur Syndrome Plantar Calcaneal Bursa Stress Fracture Bone Tumors Arthritis sero-negative arthropathies fibromyalgia

9 CLINICAL EXAMINATION History Post-Static Dyskinesia Night pain (pain at rest) Location of pain plantar medial tubercle plantar heel (bursa) heel squeeze

10 CLINICAL EXAMINATION History Post-Static Dyskinesia Night pain (pain at rest) Location of pain plantar medial tubercle plantar heel (bursa) heel squeeze

11 CLINICAL EXAMINATION History Post-Static Dyskinesia Night pain (pain at rest) Location of pain plantar medial tubercle plantar heel (bursa) heel squeeze

12 CLINICAL EXAMINATION History Post-Static Dyskinesia Night pain (pain at rest) Location of pain plantar medial tubercle plantar heel (bursa) heel squeeze

13 DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Radiographs Tc99 Bone Scan Blood Chemistries MRI???

14 DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Radiographs Tc99 Bone Scan Blood Chemistries MRI???

15 DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Radiographs Tc99 Bone Scan Blood Chemistries MRI???

16 DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Radiographs Tc99 Bone Scan Blood Chemistries MRI???

17 TREATMENT OPTIONS Requires accurate diagnosis

18 TREATMENT OPTIONS Treat underlying problems first biomechanics footwear medical management when appropriate Stretching Arch Support Custom Molded Foot Orthoses Corticosteroids/NSAIDs Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy (EPF) Heel Spur Resection

19 TREATMENT OPTIONS Treat underlying problems first biomechanics footwear medical management when appropriate Stretching Arch Support Custom Molded Foot Orthoses Corticosteroids/NSAIDs Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy (EPF) Heel Spur Resection

20 TREATMENT OPTIONS Treat underlying problems first biomechanics footwear medical management when appropriate Stretching Arch Support Custom Molded Foot Orthoses Corticosteroids/NSAIDs Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy (EPF) Heel Spur Resection

21 TREATMENT OPTIONS Treat underlying problems first biomechanics footwear medical management when appropriate Stretching Arch Support Custom Molded Foot Orthoses Corticosteroids/NSAIDs Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy (EPF) Heel Spur Resection

22 TREATMENT OPTIONS Treat underlying problems first biomechanics footwear medical management when appropriate Stretching Arch Support Custom Molded Foot Orthoses Corticosteroids/NSAIDs Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy (EPF) Heel Spur Resection

23 TREATMENT OPTIONS Treat underlying problems first biomechanics footwear medical management when appropriate Stretching Arch Support Custom Molded Foot Orthoses Corticosteroids/NSAIDs Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy (EPF) Heel Spur Resection

24 TREATMENT OPTIONS Treat underlying problems first biomechanics footwear medical management when appropriate Stretching Arch Support Custom Molded Foot Orthoses Corticosteroids/NSAIDs Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy (EPF) Heel Spur Resection

25 TREATMENT OPTIONS Treat underlying problems first biomechanics footwear medical management when appropriate Stretching Arch Support Custom Molded Foot Orthoses Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) Endoscopic Plantar Fasciectomy (EPF) Heel Spur Resection

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