What do we actually know about a common cause of plantar heel pain? A scoping review of heel fat pad syndrome

Abstract Background The heel fat pad is an important structure of the foot as it functions as a cushion to absorb shock and distribute plantar force during ambulation. Clinical practice guidelines or decision support platforms emphasize that heel fat pad syndrome (HFPS) is a distinct pathology contr...

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Main Authors: Alison H. Chang, Steven Zartov Rasmussen, Asger Emil Jensen, Thomas Sørensen, Michael Skovdal Rathleff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-022-00568-x