This video outlines several treatment approaches for heel spur syndrome and plantar fasciitis, including injections, strapping, orthotics, physical therapy, stretching, weight loss, and surgery. The speaker then describes a small-incision heel spur procedure and gives expectations for its duration, immediate walking, and return to work.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
There are several approaches to treating heel spur syndrome or plantar fasciitis, including injections, strapping, orthotics, physical therapy, stretching exercises, weight loss, and surgery. The surgical procedure described takes about five minutes. It involves a small incision at the bottom of the heel, locating and shaving down the heel spur, and closing the incision. The speaker says the patient can walk afterward and return to work the next day or the day after.
Key takeaways
- The video lists both nonsurgical and surgical approaches for heel pain.
- The surgical description uses a small incision to reduce a heel spur.
- The speaker describes immediate walking and a next-day or following-day return to work.
