Häufigkeit, Altersabhängigkeit und Geschlechtsverteilung des Fersensporns

Abstract

In 1027 lateral radiograms of the ankle in a Caucasian population, 161 plantar and/or dorsal calcaneal spurs (15.7%) were diagnosed. Plantar spurs were more common than dorsal spurs (11.2 and 9.3% respectively). Prevalence of both spurs increases considerably with the rising age. Dorsal spurs appear slightly earlier than plantar spurs. The spur frequencies are similar in left and right feet. The plantar spurs were significantly (p < 0.0001) more common in women than in men in general, while dorsal spurs were more frequent in men than in women up to the age of 70. The previously reported higher frequencies of plantar and dorsal calcaneal spurs in women than in men are probably a result of a disproportionally higher number of women in higher age in the groups studied. In forensic medicine, calcaneal spurs provide evidence for identity and age of unknown corpses, and to certain extend their profession, physical activities and constitution during life.

Ultrasonographic Characteristics of the Common Extensor Tendon of the Elbow in Asymptomatic Individuals: Thickness, Color Doppler Activity, and Bony Spurs

“…Similar to our results, calcaneal spurs increase with age and tend to be seen more often in women; however, that has not been consistently reported in all studies. 26,33,34,37 …”

A study of calcaneal enthesophytes (spurs) in Indian population

“…[ 6 ] and Riepert et al . [ 8 ] figures of 16% and 11% and 11.2% and 9.3%, respectively. Similarly, Weiss[ 11 ] also found an increased incidence of dorsal spurs.…”

“…Riepert et al . [ 8 ] found that plantar spurs were more common (11.2%), though later to appear as compared with dorsal spurs (9.3%). Bassiouni[ 12 ] found that the frequency of calcaneal spurs rose with age (maximum in 41–60 year of age group) in patients of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis than controls.…”

Changes in prevalence of calcaneal spurs in men & women: a random population from a trauma clinic

“…In the only three large-scale epidemiological studies of Achilles and plantar spurs there are unequal numbers of subjects in the different age cohorts and a lack of adequate representation of older individuals [3,6,7]. Moreover, more women than men are typically recruited in their studies.…”

“…Moreover, more women than men are typically recruited in their studies. Furthermore, size of the spur has not been adequately addressed [3,6,7]. This information is important in understanding the natural history spur formation and/or regression.…”