A Heel spur is another name for Plantar fasciitis. This type of heel pain is commonly caused by inflammation on the bottom of the foot. The inflammation is caused by a bony, pointed outgrowth of the heel. Montoya Podiatry Center evaluates this type of pain, and may prescribe customized shoe inserts called orthoses to help alleviate the pain.
Based on the severity of the condition and the chronic nature of the disease, heel surgery provides relief of pain. Surgery can also restore mobility in many cases. The type of procedure is based on the doctor’s examination. It usually consists of plantar fascia release, with or without heel spur excision. There have been various modifications and surgical enhancements regarding surgery of the heel. Dr. Montoya determines which method is best suited for you.
Shockwave Therapy: Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is used to treat chronic heel pain (plantar fasciitis/heel spur syndrome). During this non-invasive surgical procedure, sonic waves are directed at the area of pain using a device similar to that currently used in non-surgical treatment of kidney stones. “Extracorporeal” means “outside of the body,” and refers to this non-invasive surgical procedure in which strong sound waves are directed at the area of heel pain.
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