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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Foot and Ankle Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-022-00568-x |