A member asked:

Do people do surgery for plantar fascitis?

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You can: If coservative treatment fails.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Mark Galland answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Surgery is possible: Begin with rest, ice massage, otc anti-inflammatories, & stretching the foot/ heel throughout the day. Make sure you are wearing shoes with an appropriate amount of support... Consider shoe inserts (arch support), and wearing night splints... Prp or steriod injections may be considered after the above options. For more info: http://drmarkgalland.Com/category/foot-ankle/.

Answered 12/23/2018

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Dr. Marc Foucher answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Sometimes, yes.: Surgery for plantar fasciitis is sometimes indicated. Generally if 6 months of conservative therapy does not offer relief then surgery is an option. Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy is an effective and minimally invasive procedure. Many podiatrists are trained to perform this procedure. Make an appointment to begin conservative treatment if you have not already done so.

Answered 2/8/2014

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Dr. answered

Rarely: Conservative treatment include rest, arch support to decrease the pull of the fascia, antiinflammatory medication steroids. A partial release may be done surgically in chronic cases that don't respond.

Answered 12/3/2016

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Dr. answered

Rarely: In most cases conservative treatment is offered which include, arch support, wearing proper shoes , rest and anti inflammatories. Steroid injection is also an options. surgery is very rarely done.

Answered 12/4/2016

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