Patients with both pes planus and cavus foot pattern, which causes excessive traction or strain on the origin of the plantar fascia, are predisposed to heel pain syndrome. Histologic studies ...

In this population 16 feet (35%) required an achilles tenotomy alone, 20 feet (44 %) had achilles tenotomy and a posteriomedial release, one foot had achilles tenotomy and elongation of flexor ...