Definition
Inflammation of fascia, the connective tissue sheet around muscles; plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain.
Fasciitis
Modern MedicalFasciitis is inflammation of fascia, the sheets of connective tissue that wrap around and support muscles. The most common form is plantar fasciitis, which affects the thick band under the sole of the foot and causes heel pain, typically sharpest with the first steps in the morning or after resting. It is usually diagnosed by examination and the pattern of pain.
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