Achilles tendinopathyPlantar fasciopathyCalcaneal widthOsteotomyBackground A radiological study was conducted to determine whether calcaneal morphological differences contribute to the pathophysiology of Achille
Plantar enthesophyte is a common degenerative disorder. Surgical and medical treatment options are associated with either poor outcome or high percentage of relapse. Observations have indicated a beneficial effect of radiation therapy. We therefore wante
Highly regular aligned trabeculae are found in the superficial posterior and inferior calcaneus appearing to connect the Achilles tendon (AT) to the plantar fascia (PF) in a bridge-like manner. This provides a morphological basis for the stretching-based heel pain treatment. However, the continuity...
calcaneal enthesophytes, have been investigated in great detail as a possible cause of plantar fasciitis [17–20], but they are not specific and also occur in asymptomatic individuals. The diagnosis of plantar fasciitis generally relies on clinical history and physical examination. The main symptoms...