Charles G.
Kissel, D.P.M.
Michael S. Schey, D.P.M.
Zeehan S. Husain, D.P.M.
HEEL SPUR SYNDROME
What is it?
It is often described as a "stone bruise" by the patient.
Pain is usually worse in the morning, especially the first several steps,
or after periods of rest when first standing. As the pain worsens, the
heel can hurt even while not weight-bearing.
Heel Spur Syndrome is usually caused by a mechanical problem involving the
structural alignment of the foot. There is a dense fibrous band of tissue
in the bottom of the foot known as the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia
inserts into the heel bone and spreads out into the foot. Because of
mechanical misalignment of the foot, excessive tension is placed on this
band of tissue, causing inflammation and pain. The size or presence of a
heel spur does not always correlate with the amount of pain.
Surgery
Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy is a recent advance in foot surgery for the correction of Heel Spur Syndrome and Plantar Fascitis.
The procedure was developed to permanently correct chronic heel pain in a less traumatic manner. The new technique allows for a quicker recovery and a faster return to normal activity.
The procedure involves an outpatient surgical visit utilizing specially designed instruments that allow the surgeon to directly visualize the foot structures on a video screen while only making two small incisions on the foot.
Why Chose the Rochester Center For Foot and Ankle Care?
Dr. Wiseman is a Board Certified Foot Surgeon, extensively trained in
techniques of plastic, microvascular, arthroscopic, and re-constructive
surgery of the foot and ankle.
He has published a study of this procedure in the Journal of Foot Surgery
in 1993.
Dr. Wiseman has been granted privileges to perform this new procedure at
Crittenton Hospital Ambulatory Surgical Center in Rochester.
Recovery
Most patients return to their regular shoes in 3-5 days. Most return to
work after the first week, and return to their normal activities by the
end of the third week.
Everyone heals slightly differently. Other factors such as age, weight,
and occupation can contribute to healing times
