Diagnostic Tests for Plantar Heel Pain
Diagnostic tests come in many forms, with each possessing strengths and limitations in their usefulness for diagnosing chronic heel pain that has failed to respond to treatment. This article will review the main diagnostic tests used to help diagnose heel pain. X-rays X-rays have been, and are still, the most commonly used imaging tool used to help diagnose heel pain. The most common cause of heel pain by far is plantar fasciitis. X-rays, however, assess for bony abnormality