Fat pad atrophy is a common condition associated with heel pain. It is a normal condition that can happen as a result of ‘wear and tear’, previous steroid injections, weight gain and even menopause.
Fat pad atrophy can we a cause of pain itself or contribute to primary conditions like Plantar Fasciitis.
We take an approach to accurately ultrasound scan the fat pad to measure and will be able to advise the best treatment available.
Typical treatment options are:
