PODIATRIST DISCUSSES TREATMENT OF PLANTAR FASCIOSIS

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Ed Davis, DPM a board-certified podiatrist practicing in San Antonio, Texas, states that heel pain is one of the most common reasons patients come to his office. Many patients come in with heel pain that has been present for months or years and have tried many treatments without success. Chronic plantar fasciitis, if allowed to persist can go on to plantar fasciosis which is a degenerative condition of the fascia. Plantar fasciosis is best diagnosed using diagnostic ultrasound in the office. Treatments for plantar fasciitis often are ineffective for plantar fasciosis.
 
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Dr. Ed Davis
 
The first treatment for plantar fasciosis, ESWT, arrived in the U.S. in 2001 and involves the application of pneumatic shockwaves similar to the waves used to break down kidney stones. The second treatment for plantar fasciosis, the Topaz procedure is a minimally invasive procedure that involves use of a radiofrequency wand to reduce the thickness and stiffness of the fascia. There have been additional treatments over the years including TenexTXTM and TenJetTM, both of which have similarities to Topaz. 
 
Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph [1/17/22]


Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News

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