Traditional surgery information
Traditional Surgery for Heel Pain
- Hospital or surgery center
- General anesthesia
- Pain medication after the operation
- Average six to eight weeks off work in a surgical boot or shoe
- Average six to twelve month recovery
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A Focused Path Beyond Chronic Heel Pain
Explore the practice’s information about plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis and high-intensity focused shock wave treatment.
Why Heel Pain Can Persist
When conservative care has not resolved the problem
The current practice page describes Orthotripsy for chronic plantar fasciitis lasting more than six months.
Its high-intensity focused shock waves are directed at the plantar fascial insertion site. The practice states that this breaks down calcifications in the tissue and increases blood supply to begin the healing process.
See what the treatment day involvesThe Orthotripsy Procedure
Understand the experience one step at a time
Select a topic to review the information currently provided by the practice.
Focused pressure waves
The current page describes focused high-intensity shock waves directed at the plantar fascial insertion site.
Performed in the office
The practice describes one 30-minute session performed in the office under local anesthesia, with the patient awake.
Home in your shoes
The current page states that patients go home in their shoes, limit activity for three days and return to work and activities in a few days.
Focused Technology
High-intensity treatment, delivered in the office
The practice uses an FDA-approved high-intensity shock wave therapy machine. The procedure page identifies the Medispec system used for focused pressure-wave treatment.
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Compare the Paths
Surgical and non-surgical information from the practice
The consultation page presents these two pathways side by side.
The practice’s non-surgical pathway
Orthotripsy / High-Intensity Shock Wave
- Local anesthesia with the patient awake
- Performed in the office
- Back in shoes the same day
- Minimal activity for three days
- Return to work and activities after the initial three days
Common Treatment Areas
Conditions the current page associates with the Orthotripsy Procedure
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendonitis
- Posterior tibial tendonitis
- Peroneal tendonitis
- Non-union and stress fractures
- Sesamoiditis
Common Questions
A few places to begin
These answers reflect the information on the current heel-pain page.
When is heel pain serious?
The current page advises medical evaluation when heel pain makes it difficult to walk, stand on your toes or bend the foot downward, or when severe pain and swelling are present.
Does heel pain ever go away?
The current page notes that activity-related heel pain may ease when the aggravating activity is reduced and lists rest, icing, massage, pain creams and anti-inflammatories among measures people may try.
Is the Orthotripsy Procedure covered by standard insurance?
The Orthotripsy Procedure is not covered by standard insurance plans. The practice can explain the current payment information during a consultation.
Take the Next Step
Find out whether Orthotripsy fits your heel-pain history.
Talk with the team about your symptoms, previous treatments and the information needed for an evaluation.