Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy and Gastroc Recession
Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about surgical treatments for heel pain, specifically for plantar fasciitis. They explain what plantar fasciitis is and why it’s the most common foot problem. They discuss some surgical options including endoscopic and gastroc recession techniques.
QUOTES:
“This is definitely a problem that we like to say, ‘You got to attack it with everything but the kitchen sink.’” - Dr. Damien Dauphinee [03:03]
“Give it some time. It’s something that you’re walking on. You have to go through all the steps: stretching, good shoes, good insoles.” - Dr. Raafae Hussain [28:09]
Top Takeaways:
- Why plantar fasciitis is the most common foot problem
- How they use the endoscopic and gastroc recession techniques
- Pros and cons of performing a gastroc recession
- Recovery for plantar fasciitis
What You Will Learn:
- [00:40] Intro
- [02:01] The most common foot problem: plantar fasciitis
- [03:35] How they use the endoscopic technique
- [08:59] What is gastroc recession
- [14:23] One thing Dr. Raafae Hussain adds with plantar fascia surgeries
- [15:56] Recovery for plantar fasciitis
Resources:
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Book Mentioned: Saving Limbs, Saving Lives: Advanced Treatments for Preventing Amputations in Diabetic Populations by Dr. Damien Dauphinee
