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C. Fat Pad Syndrome Elastic adipose tissue covering the plantar calcaneus acts as a shock absorber With age, the elasticity is reduced as collagenous structures degenerate, leaving an unpadded calcaneus bearing whole body weight with subsequent pain Clinical: Central heel pad pain increasing with activity Barefoot walking very painful, especially first weight-bearing upon awakening Previous slide Next slide Back to first slide View graphic version