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Heel Pain
 
Heel pain is usually caused by acute or chronic inflammation of
the plantar fascis, a ligament-like structure located on the bottom of the foot. Inflammation of
the plantar fascia can be caused by a heel spur (circled in picture above) or by gout, arthritis,
obesity, and other local and systemic diseases.
Heel pain can frequently be treated by such conservative
methods as orthotic foot supports, cortisone injections, oral anti-inflammatory medications, and
weight loss, if indicated. When conservative treatment fails, surgical intervention may be
neccessary. In most cases, the surgical treatment can be performed minimal invasivly in the modern
facilities of center for advanced foot and ankle surgery.
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