APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

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plantar fasciitis
A
slipping of the vertebrae
B
chronic autoimmune disease of the joints
C
inflammation of connective tissue in sole of foot
D
abnormal loss of bone density
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the fibrous tissue (plantar fascia) along the bottom of your foot that connects your heel bone to your toes. Plantar fasciitis can cause intense heel pain . Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain.

Detailed explanation-2: -Description. The Plantar aponeurosis is the modification of Deep fascia, which covers the sole. It is a thick connective tissue, that functions to support and protect the underlying vital structures of the foot.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, tissue in the foot used during walking and foot movement. Plantar fasciitis can be caused by a number of factors, including type of shoes, foot structure, overuse and types of walking surfaces. The main symptom of plantar fasciitis is heel pain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plantar Fasciitis: A Connective Tissue Issue.

Detailed explanation-5: -Anti-inflammatory agents used in the treatment of plantar fasciitis include ice, NSAIDs, iontophoresis and cortisone injections. Ice is applied in the treatment of plantar fasciitis by ice massage, ice bath or in an ice pack.

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