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Plantar Fascia Rupture ICD-10

• S96.919A Strain unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, initial
• S96.911A Strain unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, right foot, initial
• S96.912A Strain unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, left foot, initial

Plantar Fascia Rupture Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History

• Falls from a height may damage the plantar fascia near the origin on the calcaneus or in the midfascia,

Plantar Fascia Rupture Anatomy

Plantar Fascia Rupture Clinical Evaluation

• suspect in a pt with a swollen, tender hindfoot and focal tenderness beneath the calcaneous who has negative xrays and CT.
• May report a pop with activity, common history of plantar fasciitis +/- prior injections. 

Plantar Fascia Rupture Xray / Diagnositc Tests

• Diagnosed with MRI Weinstabl R, Stiskal M, Neuhold A, et al: Classifying calcaneal tendon injury according to MRI findings.  J Bone Joint Surg 1991;73B:683-685.

Plantar Fascia Rupture Classification / Treatment

• Immobilization and protected weight bearing in a boot for 2-3 weeks followed by physical therapy

Plantar Fascia Rupture Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis

Plantar Fascia Rupture Complications

Plantar Fascia Rupture Follow-up Care

Plantar Fascia Rupture Review References

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