PODIATRIST DISCUSSES SURGERY FOR PLANTAR FASCIITIS

According to Jamil Hossain, DPM, "If traditional treatments for plantar fasciitis fail to provide relief, surgery may be necessary to alleviate the inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes and top of the foot. The surgical procedure involves partially cutting the fascia to release tension and allow the inflamed area to stretch out properly, while any scar tissue around the ligament may also be removed. While surgery may not always provide a complete resolution of symptoms, it can reduce pain and repair structural damage caused by years of overuse or chronic misalignment due to poor posture or improper footwear."

 

Dr. Jamil Hossain

 

"It’s essential to discuss all possible options with a doctor before deciding on a surgery for plantar fasciitis. The condition typically caused by overuse and repetitive strain of the tendon and ligaments, resulting in inflammation and sharp, stabbing pain in the heel. If conservative treatments such as rest, ice, and medication are ineffective, plantar fascia release surgery may be considered. This procedure involves cutting the tissue connected to the heel bone to release tension along the tendon and increase ankle mobility," says Dr. Hossain. 

 

Source: News Channel Nebraska [6/8/23] 

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News