What Is It?
Degeneration of the plantar fascia near its heel attachment.
Symptoms
- Sharp first-step heel pain
- Worse after rest
- Improves with walking
Our Work-up
- Point-of-care ultrasound measuring fascia thickness
- Evaluation for nerve entrapment
Treatment at PVI
- Ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma or steroid injection with pinpoint needle fenestration
- Radiofrequency micro-tenotomy or percutaneous fasciotomy under local anesthesia
- Customized night splints, orthotics, and loading program referral
- Plantar fasciitis embolization
Minimally invasive options when conservative care has stalled.
Ready for Relief?
Whether your concern is nerve pain, vascular disease, or musculoskeletal injury, Pain & Vascular Institute delivers advanced, evidence-based treatments in one convenient Fox River Grove location.
Call 224-357-4001 or email info@painvascular.com to schedule your consultation today.
