The Role of Sonography in Differentiating the Cause of Foot Pain: The Example of Plantar Fibromatosis

The Role of Sonography in Differentiating the Cause of Foot Pain: The Example of Plantar Fibromatosis

Plantar fibromatosis is a benign condition characterized by focal nodular enlargement of the plantar aponeurosis owing to local proliferation of fibrous tissues. The clinical findings are a fi rm non-tender or slightly tender fibrous nodule localized at the medial aspect of the middle third of the sole (Figure 1A).