Francesco Oliva1, Eleonora Piccirilli1, Umberto Tarantino1, Nicola Maffulli2. 1. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Italy. 2. Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, University of Salerno, Salerno; Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, Rome, Italy; Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Mile End Hospital, London, UK.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Plantar fasciopathy presents with pain at the plantar and medial aspect of the heel. If chronic, it can negatively impact on quality of life. Plantar fasciopathy is not always self-limiting, and can be debilitating. METHODS: Surgical management involves different procedures. We describe a percutaneous plantar fascia release. A minimally invasive access to the plantar tuberosity of the calcaneus is performed, and a small scalpel blade is used to release the fascia. CONCLUSION: With this procedure, skin healing problems, nerve injuries, infection and prolonged recovery time are minimised, allowing early return to normal activities. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: V.
BACKGROUND: Plantar fasciopathy presents with pain at the plantar and medial aspect of the heel. If chronic, it can negatively impact on quality of life. Plantar fasciopathy is not always self-limiting, and can be debilitating. METHODS: Surgical management involves different procedures. We describe a percutaneous plantar fascia release. A minimally invasive access to the plantar tuberosity of the calcaneus is performed, and a small scalpel blade is used to release the fascia. CONCLUSION: With this procedure, skin healing problems, nerve injuries, infection and prolonged recovery time are minimised, allowing early return to normal activities. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: V.
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Keywords:
mininvasive release; percoutaneous surgery; plantar fascia release; plantar fasciopathy
Authors: Hans Gollwitzer; Amol Saxena; Lawrence A DiDomenico; Louis Galli; Richard T Bouché; David S Caminear; Brian Fullem; Johannes C Vester; Carsten Horn; Ingo J Banke; Rainer Burgkart; Ludger Gerdesmeyer Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Am Date: 2015-05-06 Impact factor: 5.284