The Occurrence of Calcaneal Spurs In Plantar Fasciitis Patients

Objective: The aim of this study is to find out the occurrence of calcaneal spurs in plantar fasciitis patients. Methods: Patients with planter fasciitis were diagnosed in the rheumatology clinic at Prince Rashed Hospital and Prince Hashem Hospital. Only 140 eligible patients were exposed to careful examination and hind foot lateral radiographs. All patients were observed in regards to their age, weight and calcaneous bone X-Ray. For calcaneal spurs occurrence, the patients were divided into two groups; (present, absent). Data analysis was done based on simple statistical methods and Chi-squares tests. Results: Planter fasciitis occurrence increase with the increase in age and weight (80%, 76% respectively) (Ps 0.05). 98 patients out of 140 of patients with planter fasciitis were diagnosed with calcaneal spurs (70%) (Ps 0.05). Conclusion: This study shows that there is a positive relation between calcaneal spurs and planter fasciitis.