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
Heel Pain Wellness Center of America
A Focused Path Beyond Chronic Heel Pain
Explore treatment information for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis and high-intensity focused shock wave care.
Why Heel Pain Can Persist
When Conservative Care Hasn’t Resolved Heel Pain
Orthotripsy is used for chronic plantar fasciitis lasting more than six months.
High-intensity focused shock waves are directed at the plantar fascial insertion site to break down calcifications in the tissue and increase blood supply as the healing process begins.
See what the treatment day involvesThe Orthotripsy Procedure
Understand the experience one step at a time
Select a topic to explore each part of the Orthotripsy experience.
Focused Acoustic Waves
Focused high-intensity shock waves are directed at the plantar fascial insertion site.
Performed in the office
The 30-minute session is performed in the office under local anesthesia, with the patient awake.
Home in your shoes
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 in the Office
At Mid-Ohio Foot & Ankle Specialists, our Heel Pain Wellness Center makes your comfort and recovery our top priorities. That’s why we utilize the Medispec system—an FDA-approved, high-intensity shock wave therapy technology. This advanced, focused pressure-wave treatment delivers targeted energy directly to damaged tissues, stimulating your body’s natural healing response and relieving chronic foot and ankle pain without the need for surgery or downtime.
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Compare the Paths
Surgical and Non-Surgical Paths
Compare the settings, recovery expectations and next steps associated with each pathway.
Our 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 Treated With Orthotripsy
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendonitis
- Posterior tibial tendonitis
- Peroneal tendonitis
- Non-union and stress fractures
- Sesamoiditis
Common Questions
A few places to begin
Find answers about symptoms, candidacy, recovery, insurance and the next step in evaluating chronic heel pain.
When is heel pain serious?
Seek a 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?
Activity-related heel pain may ease when the aggravating activity is reduced. Rest, icing, massage, pain creams and anti-inflammatory medication are among the measures people may try before a focused evaluation.
Is the Orthotripsy Procedure covered by standard insurance?
The Orthotripsy Procedure is not covered by standard insurance plans. Our team 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.