ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2024
Prevalence, characteristics, and associated risk factors of plantar heel pain in americans : The cross-sectional NHANES study.
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Abstract
By analyzing data from NHANES, we aimed to evaluate the prevalence, characteristics, and associated factors of plantar heel pain in Americans aged 20 or above.
introductionPlantar heel pain is a prevalent problem that affects a substantial number of adults and significantly impairing their quality of life.
objectiveTo investigate the prevalence and characteristics of plantar heel pain, exploring the associated risk factors.
methodsThis is a cross-sectional study. We analyzed data from 4957 individuals aged 20 or above who participated in the 2009-2010 NHANES.
resultsAmong the total 4957 US participants ≥ 20 years of age, 549 (11.1%) participants reported plantar heel pain. There was a significant difference in distribution between female and male (p = 0.002). Furthermore, participants aged between 50 and 65 years had the highest plantar heel pain prevalence of 14.5% among the entire population, however, among the female participants, those aged ≥ 65 years demonstrated the highest prevalence (19.8%) of plantar heel pain. In addition, compared to those with BMI < 25 kg/m
conclusionOur findings might offer evidences for the prevention and treatment of plantar heel pain. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm our findings.
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