Heel spurs cause persistent pain and limit mobility, disrupting daily life. Take the first step toward reclaiming your comfort and returning to the activities you love.
Under the expert care of Dr. Nick Argerakis, DPM, a board-certified podiatric surgeon specializing in advanced foot and ankle treatments, our clinic offers cutting-edge techniques to ensure fast, effective results. Every patient benefits from a personalized treatment plan tailored to their unique health goals.
Key Takeaways:
- Heel spurs are caused by calcium deposits on the heel bone due to repetitive strain, leading to pain and limited mobility.
- Surgery options include open surgery, minimally invasive endoscopic techniques, plantar fascia release, bone spur resection, and Achilles tendon lengthening.
- Each surgical approach aims to alleviate pain, improve function, and restore mobility with minimal disruption to daily life.
- Personalized treatment plans and advanced techniques ensure optimal results tailored to individual needs.
- Take action today to reclaim comfort and mobility—call (732) 320-9173 to begin your journey toward relief.
Understanding Heel Spur Surgery
Heel spurs, or retrocalcaneal spurs, are calcium deposits on the underside of the heel bone. They form due to repetitive strain on the plantar fascia, causing sharp pain during walking or standing.
Heel spur surgery alleviates pain by removing the bony spur and addressing soft tissue issues like inflammation or plantar fascia thickening. Common surgical approaches include:
- Open Heel Spur Surgery: A classic method where an incision is made to access and remove the spur. Additional treatments may address ligament or fascia issues.
- Endoscopic Heel Spur Surgery: A minimally invasive approach using a small camera and instruments to visualize and remove the spur, reducing recovery time and post-surgery discomfort.
- Plantar Fascia Release: Surgical release of the plantar fascia to relieve tension and inflammation, often performed alongside spur removal.
- Bone Spur Resection: Precise removal of the protruding bone to restore normal foot function and eliminate pain, ensuring surrounding structures remain intact.
- Achilles Tendon Lengthening: Lengthening tight or contracted Achilles tendons reduces tension on the heel bone, alleviating associated symptoms.
Indications for Heel Spur Surgery:
Surgical procedures that treat heel spurs may be proposed for individuals experiencing persistent heel pain which inhibits them from performing their regular activities despite the use of each of these alternative treatments. Common indications for heel spur surgery include:
- Fascial strain which turns into hard thick heel pain that does not take a rear stance in the conservative therapy.
- Chronic inflammation or fasciitis might be caused by the plantar fascia region due to compression or stretching of the tissue.
- Bisection walking or standing because of the pain spur due to heel spur.
- Not being capable of doing what we usually do and having a low quality of life because of a heel spur are the other disadvantages.
- There is also the issue of conservative therapies that result in long-term pain suppression in these patients.
Benefits and Risks of Heel Spur Surgery
Heel spurs cause chronic pain and restrict daily activities. Surgery can be effective but involves certain risks.
Benefits
- Surgery helps relieve chronic heel pain, allowing patients to resume daily activities without discomfort.
- It improves foot function by restoring a normal gait and enhancing overall mobility.
- Reducing pain improves the quality of life, making it easier to perform tasks and enjoy activities.
- Surgery can prevent long-term complications, ensuring healthier feet over time.
Risks
- Infections may occur at the surgical site, but proper wound care reduces this risk.
- There is a possibility of nerve damage near the heel, which could cause numbness or altered sensations.
- Some patients may experience delayed wound healing, requiring careful monitoring and care.
- Symptoms might return if underlying biomechanical issues are not addressed, making rehabilitation important.
Treatment Options
Our practice provides specialized care for heel spurs and related conditions.
- Advanced diagnostic tools like X-rays, ultrasound, and MRI help create personalized treatment plans.
- Patients receive individualized care to determine whether conservative or surgical approaches are best.
- Minimally invasive procedures, such as endoscopic surgery, reduce trauma and recovery time.
- Our skilled surgeons perform precise procedures, including spur resection and plantar fascia release.
- Collaboration with orthopedic specialists and physiotherapists ensures comprehensive care.
Why Choose Us
- Our board-certified surgeons are experienced leaders in podiatric care.
- Patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction are priorities at every stage of treatment.
- Modern surgical facilities with strict infection control ensure safety and better outcomes.
- Detailed preoperative evaluations assess health and readiness for surgery.
- Postoperative care includes wound management, physical therapy, and rehabilitation support.
Conclusion
Heel spur surgery is an effective solution for chronic pain and mobility issues. Our team provides compassionate, advanced care with customized treatment plans to help patients achieve a pain-free lifestyle.
If conservative measures have not provided relief, reach out for help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with our expert podiatric surgeons and take the first step toward recovery.
