Minimally Invasive Heel Pain Specialist Servinb Silver Spring, MD

 

MINIMALLY INVASIVE HEEL SPUR RESECTION

MIS FiberTak® Achilles SpeedBridge™ Repair System

Often confused with acute achilles ruptures, achilles tendonitis and heel spur pain is a sharp, constant, burning sensation to the back of the heel that can cause debility and walking difficulty. Its not uncommon for patients suffering from achilles tendonitis to have pain about their entire foot and ankle due to compensation, or walking abnormally to avoid pressure to the injured part of the foot. Until very recently, the solution was a large incision and cutting of bones and tendons, often yielding pain and incision healing issues.

Dr. Blanken offers a minimally invasive treatment to address achilles tendonitis, the MIS Achilles Speedbridge is a gamechanger in addressing heel pain, delivering excellent outcomes without the high risk incision. This technique is completed with 4 simple stab incisions, followed by heel spur removal with a specific high torque low speed burr that is made specifically to not damage neighboring structures and burn skin. The achilles tendon is also freed of scar tissue and tacked down to its insertion with a novel and innovative knotless system of sutures.

Return to pre-injury activity with painless range of motion is the goal. Heel pain should not stop you from living your life, see Dr. Blanken immediately for consultation to see if this treatment is appropriate for you.

 

ENDOSCOPIC AND MINIMALLY INVASIVE
PLANTAR FASCIOTOMY  

Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release

Plantar fasciitis presents as severe pain at the bottom of the heel, often with walking and with first step in the morning. Symptoms that aren't addressed with conservative management require surgical intervention. Gone are the days of incisions on the bottom of the foot and casting for a month before walking. Through minimally invasive techniques, incisions are smaller, visualization is improved with surgical cameras, and outcomes are not compromised. Through a small camera (endoscopic) approach, the damaged fascia band is removed and patients can walk out of the operating room in a boot.

Do not let heel pain and plantar fasciitis slow you down, techniques have advanced to meet your specific needs.  See Dr. Blanken immediately for consultation to see if this treatment is appropriate for you