Sonographic evaluation of plantar hindfoot and midfoot pain

J Ultrasound Med. 2013 Jul;32(7):1271-84. doi: 10.7863/ultra.32.7.1271.

Abstract

Plantar hindfoot and midfoot pain is a common orthopedic condition. Plantar fasciopathy is the most common cause of plantar foot pain, and sonographic evaluation can easily show the characteristic pathologic changes. In addition, sonography is well suited to evaluate other potential causes of plantar foot pain. We present a review of the sonographic findings of plantar fasciopathy and other potential causes of plantar hindfoot and midfoot pain.

Keywords: hindfoot; midfoot; plantar fasciopathy; sonography.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Foot Diseases / complications
  • Foot Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Foot Injuries / complications
  • Foot Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fractures, Bone / complications
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / complications
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pain / diagnosis*
  • Pain / etiology*
  • Soft Tissue Injuries / complications
  • Soft Tissue Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography / methods