Heel Pain Treatment Options
The FXT plantar fasciitis splint fits like a sock, gives greater freedom.
Speed up the heeling process of plantar fasciitis. The FXT allows you to sleep comfortably while gently stretching out the plantar fascia, the band of connective tissue that runs from the heel to the toe.
When heels are sore or you’re suffering from chronic heel pain, an application of cold and/or hot assists in the healing process.
Hot/Cold Packs provide therapy that’s constantly in touch with sore muscles, tendons and tissue. Microwave or freeze the packs depending on the desired treatment cold therapy is especially beneficial in the treatment of plantar fasciitis (heel pain). Apply cold therapy in the mornings and heat therapy in the evenings.
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Surgery for plantar fasciitis should be the last option as success rates can be as low as 37% and as high as 60%.. Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy This is a difficult procedure and requires the podiatric surgeon to have a great level of skill. The procedure takes 30 minutes and is performed in day surgery. The patient is given appropriate injections to anaesthetize the foot. The surgeon cuts a portion of the plantar fascia from the heel. Two small incisions are made either side of the heel. A tube is inserted into the fascia and a "endoscopic" camera is used to cut the fascia which relieves the tension of the fascia. New fascia grows in the gap created by the cut, recovery times vary depending on the age, weight and occupation of the patient. Recovery periods can vary between 1 to 3 months. Complications include nerve entrapment and severe arch discomfort.
Heel Spur Removal Removal of the bony growth is not successful in the majority of cases, however some surgeons swear by this procedure. Removal of the the attachment of the plantar fascia causes lowering of the arch. There are also reported cases of patients developing heel fractures post surgery. Post Operative Complications for all Heel Pain surgery A nerve may be cut during surgery which can cause a loss of sensation, tingling feeling to the arch and toes. Surgery can also cut a artery or a vein which can cause avascular necrosis which is a temporary or permanent loss of blood to the bones which can cause bone tissue to die, this is a rare complication. Immediately After Surgery
Questions you should ask the Surgeon
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Treatment Options
Dr Foot Pro Insoles treat the underlying cause of heel pain and prevent the need for surgery
