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Plantar fasciitis

Case contributed by Salem Bauones
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Subcalcaneal heel pain.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

mri

MR images demonstrate focal heterogeneous increased thickness of the proximal plantar aponeurosis associated with perifascial edema. The anomaly involves the entire fibers of the middle plantar fascial layer. No intrasubstance tear or calcaneal osteitis.

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