Keep That Spring in Your Step: Review of Plantar Fascia Anatomy and Pathology

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014

MKE175

Keep That Spring in Your Step: Review of Plantar Fascia Anatomy and Pathology

Education Exhibits

Presented in 2014

Participants

Christin MB Foster MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Bryon Thomson DO, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jinoh Sandberg DO, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

TEACHING POINTS

Heel pain is a common complaint in the primary care, orthopedic and podiatry clinics. It can lead to lost work time, decreased participation in sporting activities and long-term morbidity. In this exhibit, the learner will (1) review normal anatomy of the calcaneus, plantar fascia and associated structures and (2) learn to recognize common pathologic processes contributing to heel pain using a multi-modality approach.

TABLE OF CONTENTS/OUTLINE

Illustrate normal anatomy of the calcaneus, plantar fascia and associated hindfoot soft tissues -Diagrams -Radiographs -Ultrasound -MRI Multimodality review of pathologic imaging findings - Plantar fasciitis - Achilles tendinosis/bursitis - Heel pad fat necrosis/rheumatoid nodules - Plantar fibromatosis - Nerve impingement - Stress fracture - Others Sample cases Summary

PDF UPLOAD

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14019240/14019240_9ksq.pdf

Cite This Abstract

Foster, C, Thomson, B, Sandberg, J, Keep That Spring in Your Step: Review of Plantar Fascia Anatomy and Pathology. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14019240.html