Which condition can result from untreated plantar fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is a common condition characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot. When left untreated, one of the potential complications that can arise from plantar fasciitis is the formation of calcaneal spurs, commonly known as heel spurs.

These spurs are bony protrusions that develop on the heel bone (the calcaneus) as a response to chronic pulling and irritation of the plantar fascia. The continuous stress and inflammation associated with plantar fasciitis can lead the body to create additional bony growth in an attempt to reinforce the area, resulting in calcaneal spurs. This can cause further pain and discomfort in the heel, often compounding the issues associated with the initial plantar fasciitis.

Other choices, although potentially related to lower limb issues, do not directly follow from untreated plantar fasciitis in the same way that calcaneal spurs do. For instance, patellar tendinopathy and Achilles tendinopathy are conditions that involve injuries or degeneration of the tendons near the knee and ankle, respectively, and are not specifically linked to complications arising from plantar fasciitis. Meniscus tears, on the other hand