Chronic heel pain: It could be tuberculosis

Heel pain is a common presentation at a primary care setting. The majority of these cases are benign and self limiting in nature. Common differential diagnoses include plantar fasciitis and peroneal muscle sprains. However, certain conditions—if undetected early—may cause significant morbidity to th...

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Published in:Malaysian family physician 2016-08, Vol.11 (2-3), p.20-23
Main Authors: Muhamad Effendi, F, Ibrahim, MI, Rozali, KN, Miswan, MF
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Calcaneum
Case Report
foot
osteomyelitis
tuberculosis
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Summary:Heel pain is a common presentation at a primary care setting. The majority of these cases are benign and self limiting in nature. Common differential diagnoses include plantar fasciitis and peroneal muscle sprains. However, certain conditions—if undetected early—may cause significant morbidity to the patient. A high index of suspicion and early referral for further investigations are needed to prevent long-term morbidities.
ISSN:1985-207X
1985-2274