Plantar Fasciitis X Ray. In addition diagnostic imaging studies such as x-rays or other imaging modalities may be used to distinguish the different types of heel pain. A diagnostic ultrasound also called a sonogram is a quick and easy imaging method used to.
While X-rays arent particularly good for diagnosing plantar fasciitis they can rule out other causes of foot pain including stress fractures cysts and other problems related to the bones of the foot and ankle. Dr Yuranga Weerakkody et al. Many conditions are considered when you report foot pain.
Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia.
48 year old male. Dr Yuranga Weerakkody et al. Sometimes heel spurs are found in patients with plantar fasciitis but these are rarely a source of pain. Part of diagnosing plantar fasciitis is a process of elimination.