Plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, posterior tibial tendonitis, peroneal tendonitis etc are all degenerative/overuse conditions that result in damage/tearing of the fascia and tendon of the ankle and foot. Symptoms of these conditions include pain, swelling, limping, and painful shoe wear. These injuries can often be initially treated with oral anti-inflammatory medications, steroid injections, orthotics and physical therapy.
If unresponsive to medical treatment, surgical repair is often recommended. Surgical debridement and repair of the fascia and/or tendon is performed on an outpatient basis. Recovery time is variable depending on the extent of the procedure.