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Preferred term

Fasciitis, Plantar  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Policeman's Heel

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-FP3ZHP7B-0

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