Plantar Fascial Fibromatosis
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Definition:
Also known as Ledderhose's disease, Morbus Ledderhose, and plantar fibromatosis, is a relatively uncommon non-malignant thickening of the feet's deep connective tissue, or fascia. In the beginning, where nodules or cords start growing along tendons of the foot, the disease is minor, can be painful. Eventually, however, the cords thicken, the toes stiffen and bend, and walking becomes painful.
Symptoms- Pain in the medial bottom of the foot
- Stiffness in the foot and toes
- Palpable bump
Causes- A family history of the disease
- Higher incidence in males
- Palmar fibromatosis 10-65% of the time
- Epilepsy
- Diabetes mellitus
Treatment- Seek medical advise
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