At the distal edge of the retinaculum the nerve divides into calcaneal, medial and lateral plantar branches. The calcaneal branches supply cutaneous and deep sensation to a major portion of the heel.

The usual type of Achilles shortening found in Army patients may be attributed in the main to casts applied to the lower extremity with the foot in some degree of plantar flexion. Also ...

Along with back pain, over the next few days she began to note posterior left leg pain radiating to the lateral foot and began ... The exiting nerve roots were clearly visualized on axial images.

plantar fasciitis, overpronation and bunions. The shoe offers a deep, supportive heel cup, medial and lateral arch support, and a rocker outsole — a feature Liza Egbogah tells us should always be ...

Over-release of the plantar fascia during surgery may cause a flat foot deformity with loss of the arch of the foot. Nerve injury can lead to permanent ... on the bottom of the heel, or on the lateral ...

Injury to the common peroneal nerve can lead to paralysis of the extensor muscles on the anterior and lateral sides of the leg ... all groups showed improved ranges of motion for dorsiflexion, plantar ...

If you’re experiencing persistent foot pain, even after periods of rest, you could be dealing with plantar fasciitis — one of the most common causes of heel pain. According to the Journal of ...

As a runner, I’ve dealt with my fair share of foot-related injuries over the years, such as the persistent pain of plantar fasciitis. The dull ache along the bottom of your foot can pose a ...

Figure 1. The plantar fascia supports the foot using the same principle as a Spanish windlass mechanism. Dr. Cooper is Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Director of Foot and ...