As part of our daily and weekly
blogs, we have covered a myriad of treatment options for those suffering from
PF. These include shockwave therapies, along with cortisone injections and even
trigger point massage. Today, we discuss surgical procedures as a last resort
in permanently alleviating the pain and tension. Whether from plantar fasciitis
or related foot ailments, surgery is an option for those experiencing
excruciating pain and immobility. While your podiatrist or foot specialist will
determine the verdict based on several factors, surgical options are discussed
when traditional and conservative therapies have failed. While most sufferers
know about surgical treatments, very little understand what the process
entails.
Plantar Fasciitis in a Nutshell
As an industry leader in
orthotics, arches, and footwear, Footlogics
is committed to bringing its clients and readers relevant and useful
information regarding PF treatments. With a strong presence in Australia,
Oceania, Europe, and across the Americas, we have dedicated our lives to
helping people tackle and recover from foot related injuries and mishaps. As we
all know, plantar fasciitis is a form of acute inflammation situated at the
bottom of the foot. While injured areas may differ, the most common ones are
found in the ligament-type tissue that stretches across the bottom of the foot.
If not treated in a timely and professional manner, individuals can experience
severe pain and immobility. Heel spurs are also synonymous with PF, along with
limited ankle motion range and standing for extended periods of time.
Surgical Options
If you continue to experience
heel pain or walking issues, chances are you may need surgery. In order to qualify,
foot experts will first analyze and assess the depth of the issue. This is
mainly done via x-rays that accurately pinpoint the injured or damaged areas.
Depending on the severity of the pain, foot specialists will administer a
battery of traditional treatments to effectively combat the issue. As mentioned
above, shockwave therapy, cortisone shots, and certain medicines will be
implemented. If these do not show significant improvement within a span of a
few months, surgical options will be discussed. While orthotics goes a long way in helping PF sufferers regain mobility
and flexibility, damaged tissue, ligaments, or tendons can only be repaired via
surgery.
The Process
If you have normal or limited ankle
motion range, plantar fasciitis release
is the primary method in permanently alleviating the pain and stress. This
surgical process requires the plantar fasciitis ligament to be partially cut.
This helps release and relive the tension in the tissue. It also eliminates and
eradicates the inflammation found within the ligaments, tendons, and joints. If
any heel spurs or bone chips are present, your surgical expert will safely
remove those as well. According to industry experts, 95-100% of pain sufferers
are able to combat their PF issues with non-surgical treatments. Only a handful
of people have undergone surgical treatments for plantar fasciitis. This is
especially true for those that did not see a significant improvement with
conventional therapies.
Other Surgical Procedures
If your heel pain is severely restricting
your daily activities, other surgical procedures are available. These, of
course, correlate with plantar fasciitis release, however, target other known
problems and issues. Among the most common are heel spur removal and stretching.
The latter is designed to loosen specific nerves at the bottom of foot. In the
past, most experts believed heel spurs were the cause of PF. In recent years
and via extensive medical research, the fact is that heel spurs are actually
caused by plantar fasciitis. As a
result, it is extremely rare to remove heel spurs, however, warranted when the
heel pain simply will not subside or go away on its own.
Recovery Time
Most
patients are able to go home within a day or two. To secure optimal and lasting
results, they may have to wear splints, boots, or special post-operative boots.
Footlogics features a vast
selection of orthotics designed specifically for post-PF surgical patients. Our
top of the line brands have helped countless PF sufferers restore proper
mobility and performance. Even with orthotics, however, patients will have
restrictions on the amount of weight they place on the foot. This usually last
for 2 weeks, which is the normal recovery time and range. After that, patients
must inform their physicians and surgeons if any varying degrees of pain are
present. For most that have undergone successful PF surgical treatments, the
pain will completely subside within 2-3 weeks. For more information on plantar
fasciitis surgical options and procedures, simply speak with your foot doctor
or podiatrist. As always, you can also contact us for helpful tips and
suggestions.
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