title: Technique Tip: Single-Incision Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy.
abstract: Two-incision endoscopic plantar fasciotomy (EPF) is an accepted surgical technique in the treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciitis. Single-incision plantar fasciotomy is a relatively new technique in the surgeons' armamentarium; however, it is not without pitfalls, specifically poor visualization. This article aims to help the foot and ankle surgeon make a smooth transition from 2-incision EPF to single-incision EPF while maintaining optimum visualization.
  
  
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  Level V: Expert opinion.
authors.affiliation: Academy of Podiatry, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: Zachary M
authors.initials: ZM
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.affiliation: Academy of Podiatry, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: Kristin J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D036981:Fasciitis, Plantar / Q000601:surgery*; D000071938:Fasciotomy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D056888:Patient Positioning / Q000379:methods
keywords: ankle; foot surgery techniques; plantar fasciitis