Foot and heel pain
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This is a small presentation on causes of foot and heel pain. This gives brief description of conditions like plantar fasictis, retrocalcaneal bursitis, calcaneal spur etc. This presentation provides information on causes, symptoms and management of foot and heel pain problems.
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Foot and heel pain
- 2. Dr. A.MOHAN KRISHNA M.S.ORTHO, MCh ORTH(U.K) Consultant Trauma, Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty Surgeon Apollo hospitals, Hyderabad Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at www.healthyjointclub.com www.bonesandjointsclinic.com
- 3. DISCLAIMER This presentation is solely for educational purpose. The material included in the presentation represents educational material for the patients and not intended for any treatment purpose
- 4. PLANTAR FASCIITIS Most common cause of foot & heel pain It is due to irritation and inflammation of tight tissue that forms the arch of the foot
- 5. COMPLAINTS Pain under the heel Severe pain & inability to walk in morning after getting from sleep Same pain in heel after sitting for long time and getting up to walk Pain gets better after taking few steps Worsening pain after prolonged standing/walking
- 6. DIAGNOSIS Tenderness / pain at the bottom of heel on pressing X ray may show a bony spur . But it may not cause any symptoms
- 8. POSTERIOR HEEL PAIN Pain behind the foot rather than underneath Causes are 1. Achilles' tendinitis (Irritation of tendon) 2. Retrocalcaneal bursitis
- 9. COMPLAINTS Pain behind heel Severe pain & inability to walk in morning after getting from sleep Pain gets better after taking few steps
- 10. DIAGNOSIS -Tenderness / pain back of heel on pressing -bony or firm hard swelling may be seen on back side of heel -X ray may show a bony spur back of heel bone . -But it may not cause any symptoms
- 11. TREATMENT OPTIONS • Anti- inflammatory medications • Exercises & stretches • Ice packs• Rest Shoe inserts Injection therapy Surgery Weight reduction Not all of these treatments are appropriate for every condition, but they may be helpful in your situation.
- 12. TREATMENT OPTIONS Rest • Avoid precipitating activity • Take few days off jogging prolonged standing/walking. • Can reduce severity of pain & allow inflammation to cool down. Ice packs • Can reduce severity of pain • Usually helpful in acute conditions. Anti inflammatory medications • Decreases pain • Reduces inflammation
- 13. TREATMENT OPTIONS Modified Foot wear Can help to soothe pain Shoe inserts
- 14. TREATMENT OPTIONS Injection Therapy : Local corticosteroid injections can help to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Weight reduction
- 15. TREATMENT OPTIONS Surgery: If all the non operative methods fail surgery shall be considered.
- 17. CONTACT Dr.A.MOHAN KRISHNA M.S.Ortho., MCh Ortho(U.K)., Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. Appointments: Secretary :09247258989 09441184590 08332936085 www.healthyjointclub.com www.bonesandjointsclinic.com Email: healthyjointclub@gmail.com bonesandjointsclinic@gmail.com