MANAGEMENT OF HEEL PAIN IN THE INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIDES

Subcalcaneal pain is a common complaint presented to the orthopaedist. Excessive attention to mechanical or traumatic causes may result in a n improper diagnosis if rheumatologic or systemic conditions are not c onsidered in the differential diagnosis. Systemic conditions associate d with heel pain are reviewed and a conservative treatment protocol is presented that should help to obtain a correct diagnosis and to lead to effective management of this common condition.