We would like to thank you for visiting the Web site of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins. We consider it an honor to care for patients. Our faculty in Orthopaedics works together as a team to provide optimum patient care. We see our role in patient care as both educators and treating physicians working together with you and your community health care providers to offer you ...

The internet reference for plantar fasciitis, heel spur, heel spurs, and heel pain.

The book on plantar fasciitis, heel spur, and heel pain.

Plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the plantar fascia) is the most common cause of heel pain seen by an orthopedist. It is common in several sub-groups of people, including runners and other athletes, people who have jobs that require a fair amount of walking or standing (especially if it is done on a hard surface), and in some cases it is seen in people who have put on weight -- either by ...

PLANTAR FASCIITIS ANATOMY The plantar fascia is a thick, broad, inelastic band of fibrous tissue that courses along the bottom (plantar surface) of the foot. It is attached to the heel bone (calcaneus) and fans out to attach to the bottom of the metatarsal bones in the region of the ball of the foot. Because the normal foot has an arch, this tight band of tissue (plantar fascia) is at the base ...

Under the supervision of a practicing podiatrist, Our Foot Doctor.com provides foot care products, including custom-made orthotics, a forum to answer your questions, and other foot health information.