Our clinic offers efficient plantar fasciitis treatments under the direction of a highly skilled Dallas plantar fasciitis surgeon. We take a holistic approach to therapy, combining state-of-the-art medical procedures like endoscopic surgery or endoscopic plantar fasciotomy with tailored patient education to relieve pain and manage and treat this problem.
Sharp, severe pain close to the heel of your foot is a defining feature of plantar fasciitis. Although it can also be brought on by standing for extended periods of time or when you rise after sitting for a while, the discomfort is typically at its worst when you take your first steps after waking up. The illness is more prevalent in women and often affects adults between the ages of 40 and 60. Having a medical history of flat feet can also contribute to the development of Plantar Fasciitis. Obesity, certain forms of exercise, and jobs that demand a lot of standing around are also some of the risk factors for developing plantar fasciitis.
The plantar fascia acts as a shock absorber and supports the arch of the foot. However, too much pressure on the feet can damage or tear the ligaments, resulting in inflammation and pain. If left untreated, this condition can result in chronic heel pain that may hinder regular activities.
A severe, stabbing pain at the bottom of the foot, close to the heel, is the most typical of the symptoms of plantar fasciitis. When you first get out of bed in the morning or after spending a lot of time standing or sitting, the stress fracture is usually worse. After a few minutes of walking, when your foot limbers up, the Plantar Fasciitis pain might lessen.
Our orthopedic surgeon will do a physical examination of your foot to check for areas of bone spur tenderness and plantar heel pain when diagnosing plantar fasciitis. They may also ask you to flex your foot and push on the plantar fascia to see if the pain worsens. In some cases, imaging tests like X-rays or an MRI might be needed to rule out other conditions that can cause heel pain, like heel spurs or other bone spurs, or issues with the Achilles Tendon, for instance.