Plantar fascia calcification

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Bilateral foot pain. PH psoriatic arthropathy

Patient Data

Age: 80
Gender: Male
x-ray

Gross calcification/ossification on the plantar aspect of the foot along the line of the plantar fascia.  Note ossification in the distal Achilles tendons on both sides.

Case Discussion

Plantar fascia calcification is usually confined to the fascial insertion but in this case extends along the length of the fascia bilaterally.

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