This video documents heel spur correction after orthotics, injections, physical therapy, and stretching did not relieve the patient's symptoms. The speaker points out the bone prominence before treatment, explains the small-incision approach used to reduce it, and shows the heel shortly after surgery. Bandaging and expected pain relief are also discussed.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
This morning, we are treating a painful heel spur. The visible prominence extending from the heel bone is described as an exostosis. The patient has pain and difficulty walking and previously tried orthotics, injections, physical therapy, and stretching without relief. We make a small incision at the heel and shave down the bone prominence. Five minutes after surgery, the doctor shows that the bump has been reduced. The patient's foot will remain wrapped in bandages for about a week. The speaker expects the heel spur and associated pain to be gone.
Key takeaways
- The patient previously tried several nonsurgical treatments without relief.
- A small incision is used to reduce the heel bone prominence.
- The video shows the heel immediately after the procedure and mentions one week of bandaging.
