Disease of Ledderhose is a condition of the foot in which thickening of the connective tissue under the foot occurs.
Lumps develop in the tendon plate (plantar fascia) on the underside of the foot, which may or may not be visible but can be felt. The nodules can grow. Sometimes several nodules are present, but usually only one is visible. Similar nodules may also be visible elsewhere on the foot. This condition is most common in people of adult and elderly age (more common in men than in women).
The cause of the onset of Ledderhose disease is not known. However, a number of risk factors are known, such as hereditary predisposition, smoking, alcohol consumption, diabetes mellitus and long-term use of anti-epileptic drugs.
Treatment options include wearing good shoes with thicker soles that meet the characteristics of a good shoe. Good shoes will reduce the tension on the tendon plate, resulting in fewer or no complaints. If you don't feel better enough, visit podiatry practice Podometrix for an extensive shoe advice and examination. Based on an extensive podiatric biomechanical examination, podiatric insoles can support the tendon plate and reduce the pressure on the nodules.