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What Should Be Done When There Is Loss Of Fat Pads At Bottom Of Feet?
Question: What would cause someone to lose fat pads on bittom of feet. Feels like walking on cement. And is there a way to repair
No way of repair but prevention is possible that relieves symptoms. Use silicone heal caps on both side and wear shoes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Why does this happen or is there a disease associated with it?
Brief Answer:
explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
due to degerative process there can be fibrosis of fat pad leading to hard feelings.
Another reason is due to calcaneal bone spur formation leads to poking of bone to skin piercing fat pad leading to hard feeling.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may help.
Local injection shot may also help.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
due to degerative process there can be fibrosis of fat pad leading to hard feelings.
Another reason is due to calcaneal bone spur formation leads to poking of bone to skin piercing fat pad leading to hard feeling.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may help.
Local injection shot may also help.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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