title: Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy: a retrospective analysis of results in 53 patients.
abstract: This retrospective study analyzes satisfaction of patients who had undergone an isolated endoscopic plantar fasciotomy (EPF) between January 1994 and January 1997. A subjective survey was completed and returned by 53 patients (a total of 69 feet), and a chart review was performed to determine final outcome. Postoperative follow-up averaged 7.2 months (range, 4-42 months). Postoperative pain levels were scored on a 7-point scale at 1 week, 1 month, and 6 months. Forty-three patients (81.1%) were satisfied with the EPF procedure and 10 patients (18.9%) were unsatisfied.
authors.affiliation: PSR-36 Residency Program, Winona Memorial Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
authors.forename: R O
authors.initials: RO
authors.lastname: Lundeen
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Aziz
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Burks
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Rose
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005205:Fascia / Q000503:physiopathology; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006365:Heel; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D010147:Pain Measurement; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome