Plantar fascia release, or plantar fasciotomy, is a type of outpatient foot surgery in which small incisions are made in the plantar fascia to relieve severe heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. The ...

Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint disorders and plantar plate injuries are common issues that can significantly affect foot function and mobility. These conditions often arise from various factors ...

A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens inside the eye. Traditional cataract surgery was performed through an incision around 12 mm or 0.5 inch wide. Before surgical microscopes and fine ...

Donnenfeld, MD, of OCLI Vision, highlights a new technique for performing penetrating limbal relaxing incisions. “These are simply conventional keratome incisions made at the axis of the cylinder.

Recommendations for optimal recovery include: You may experience pain and discomfort in your low back. Your healthcare provider will prescribe you pain medication to help manage symptoms after the ...

"These results show us that recovery after this type of major surgery is not influenced by the type of incision used by surgeons, despite prior beliefs that the keyhole approach is better than ...

As a runner, I’ve dealt with my fair share of foot-related injuries over the years, such as the persistent pain of plantar fasciitis. The dull ache along the bottom of your foot can pose a ...

while the transverse incision group had better cosmetic results, including improved scar appearance. Postoperative pain was similar in both groups, and complication rates were alike as well. The ...

The ultimate guide to the best shoes for plantar fasciitis relief ...

Some people may need an injection (shot) of steroid medicine, which can help reduce swelling and pain. It’s rare that someone would need surgery for plantar fasciitis. After plantar fasciitis gets ...