Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Which of the following foot conditions results in the appearance of a bony heel spur on X-ray?
  1. Toe bunion
  2. Plantar fasciitis
  3. Metatarsalgia
  4. Flat feet
Explanation
Answer − B − The foot condition that results in the appearance of a bony heel spur on X-ray is plantar fasciitis. Long standing inflammation causes the deposition of calcium at the point where the fascia inserts into the heel bone which causes the appearance of a bony heel spur on a radiograph.
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