"Heel" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The back (or posterior) of the foot in PRIMATES, found behind the ankle and distal to the toes.
| Descriptor ID |
D006365
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A01.378.610.250.510
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| Concept/Terms |
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Heel" by people in Profiles.
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Napoli CD, Hamill J, Hoogkamer W, van Emmerik R. Dynamic visual acuity during asymmetric walking. Hum Mov Sci. 2022 Oct; 85:102998.
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Weir G, Wyatt H, Van Emmerik R, Trudeau MB, Willwacher S, Br?ggemann GP, Hamill J. Influence of neutral and stability athletic footwear on lower extremity coordination variability during a prolonged treadmill run in male rearfoot runners. Eur J Sport Sci. 2020 Jul; 20(6):776-782.
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Lareau CR, Sawyer GA, Wang JH, DiGiovanni CW. Plantar and medial heel pain: diagnosis and management. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2014 Jun; 22(6):372-80.
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Hsu RY, Lareau CR, Born CT. Novel posterior splinting technique to avoid heel ulcers. Orthopedics. 2013 Jan; 36(1):31-2.
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Seybold EA, Busconi BD. Anterior thigh compartment syndrome following prolonged tourniquet application and lateral positioning. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 1996 Jul; 25(7):493-6.
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Hamill J, Freedson PS, Boda W, Reichsman F. Effects of shoe type on cardiorespiratory responses and rearfoot motion during treadmill running. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1988 Oct; 20(5):515-21.