From the Research
Yes, you can get fibrils in the foot, specifically in the form of plantar fibromatosis, also known as Ledderhose disease, which develops in the plantar fascia. This condition causes fibrous nodules or thickening to form in the plantar fascia, which can be painful when walking or standing. The provided evidence does not directly address the question of fibrils in the foot, but based on general medical knowledge, treatment typically begins with conservative approaches such as:
- Stretching exercises
- Orthotic inserts
- Physical therapy
- Over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen or naproxen For more severe cases, steroid injections may help reduce inflammation and pain. Night splints can also be beneficial to keep the foot stretched while sleeping. In rare cases where conservative treatments fail, surgery might be considered to remove the fibrous tissue. Plantar fibromatosis develops when the connective tissue cells in the foot produce excess collagen, forming these fibrous nodules, as mentioned in various studies on fibromatosis and amyloidosis, such as those discussed in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. However, the most relevant and recent information on the topic is not directly provided in the given evidence, so the answer relies on general medical knowledge of plantar fibromatosis.