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I have plantus fasciitis my right foot hurts. my knees esp my right one have hurt really bad for a week:( how bad does it have to be for surgery?:(
8 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Real bad: Plantar fasciitis typically goes away 90% of the time, although it may take time. Surgery is always the last resort and most guidelines recommend 3-6 months of treatment and failure of those nonsurgical treatments before considering surgery. If you need a referral to a good foot doctor, i know of some in your area. Best of luck.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Get orthotics first: You must get fitted for orthotics, a custom made arch support, by a podiatrist before considering surgery. You need to try cortisone injections, antiinflammatories, and ice too. Surgery is indicated after 6 months of non-surgical treatment. See a podiatrist!
Answered 1/15/2016
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NEED FOR SUPPORT!: Most shoes aren't always what is bad, usually it's the crummy insoles they come with! there are many possibe reasons (plantar fascitis leaps to mind) that you may have pain in the heels, but try arch supports like spenco polysorb (http://www.Spenco.Com/products/footcare/poly-sorb) and otc anti-inflammatories (like aleve). If these don't help, see a podiatrist.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Plantar fasciitis: Pain level is not the indicator for surgery - failure of conservative care is. The right first thing to do is see your podiatrist for orthotics.
Answered 9/16/2013
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Many treatment : Options for plantar fascitis and surgery should be lst resort. Discuss all options with your podiatrist.
Answered 9/13/2013
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