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More Plantar Facts: The plantar fascia supports the arch of the foot in carrying the weight of the body. Approximately 90% of women and 40% of men with plantar fasciitis are overweight. It frequently affects athletes, people who are on their feet all day and those over 40 years of age. Among professional athletes, plantar fasciitis is one of the 5 most common foot and ankle injuries. If left untreated the condition could become chronic and can lead to a host of other issues. Most sufferers are able to overcome the pain with non-invasive therapy. Night splints prevent contraction and stretch your plantar fascia while you sleep to help with pain. Treatment includes avoiding the activity, icing the inflammation, gently stretching and warming the area. Ultrasound can speed plantar fasciitis recovery significantly. |
Plantar Fasciitis Surgery Plantar fasciitis surgery is usually only recommended to patients who have been dedicated to trying conservative treatments (i.e. stretches, exercise, ultrasound therapy, shoe inserts). If pain persists after 9 months of symptoms where conservative treatments have failed, surgery may be the only option. Surgery on the plantar fascia is normally day surgery that only requires a local anesthesia. Plantar FasciotomyEndoscopic partial plantar fascia release (also known as a Plantar Fasciotomy) involves the surgeon making small incisions on the sides of your foot. A small camera and scalpel are inserted into tiny incisions to perform the surgery. The inflamed or damaged plantar fascia tissue will be cut or part of it will be removed to relieve pressure and reduce pain. The hope is that your body will grow new fascia in the gap created by the incision. Heel-Spur Fasciotomy Open heel-spur fasciotomy surgery involves removing any calcium deposits and/or bone spurs from the heel area. During this procedure, an incision is made at the bottom of the heel over the area of the spur so it can be removed and the fascia may be cut to relieve tension. This procedure has mixed results, as it is addressing a symptom of inflammation, but not the problem itself. If the plantar fascia is not repaired at the same time, your heel spur will most likely reappear.
NeurolysisNeurolysis involves cutting the nerve sheath of the abductor digiti minimi muscle and breaking up adhesions (scar tissue) to free the nerve and relieve the pressure and pain from inflammation. Radio frequency, heat, or chemical injection, have also been used. Most of the surgeries for plantar fasciitis require a recovery time of approximately 1.5 months. Sometimes a removable cast will be used to support and immobilize the foot. Occasionally crutches or a cane will be used to minimize weight bearing.  Cold Compression Therapy, Ultrasound Therapy, and Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy™ are recommend to ease pain and speed up post-operative recovery. Physiotherapy and exercises are recommended after the cast is removed (normally 3-4 weeks). Potential Complications
| Plantar Fasciitis Facts: Plantar Fasciitis is the inflammation of the ligament that runs along the arch of the foot. This condition affects over 2 million Americans. Sufferers experience an intense stabbing pain in the heel. Heel spurs can be caused by plantar fasciitis. 50% of people with plantar fasciitis have heel spurs. The pain is most severe in the morning after the tissue has contracted during sleep. Dear MendMeShop, I am treating plantar fasciitis and I am a professional boxer. We do a lot of running and jumping rope, which is all very demanding on my feet. I've tried orthotics and cortisone injections and none gave me the relief i have with the aidmyplantar.com products! I had searched online for an alternative. The best part is no co-pay every time I treat myself with these products. You can have relief from pain in your feet and your wallet. brianmintoboxing.com Rating: Brian Minto Results may vary. Remember to include your physician in choosing the best treatment option for you. To discuss your particular situation and how our products can help, call us toll-free at 1-866-237-9608.           |
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