title: A new minimally invasive technique for treating plantar fasciosis using bipolar radiofrequency: a prospective analysis.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a new minimally invasive technique using bipolar radiofrequency in the treatment of plantar fasciosis. A prospective study was performed on 10 patients with recalcitrant plantar fasciosis that failed conservative care. A percutaneous microtenotomy was performed unilaterally with a Topaz microdebrider. Outcome measures included visual analog scale, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Hindfoot and Midfoot Scale, and patient satisfaction assessment. All patients had statistical improvement in outcome measures at 6 months and 1 year. One patient developed recurrent heel pain at the 1-year mark. There were no postoperative complications. This minimally invasive technique is a viable surgical treatment option in patients with plantar fasciosis that failed conservative care.
authors.affiliation: Weil Foot and Ankle Institute, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016, USA.
authors.forename: Lowell
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Weil
authors.forename: Jason P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Glover
authors.forename: Lowell Scott
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Weil
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D036981:Fasciitis, Plantar / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome