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Technique Tip: Single-Incision Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy
Zachary M Thomas1, Kristin J Thomas1
1Academy of Podiatry, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
Foot & Ankle Specialist
|November 26, 2016
Abstract:
Two-incision endoscopic plantar fasciotomy (EPF) is an accepted surgical technique in the treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciitis. Single-incision plantar fasciotomy is a relatively new technique in the surgeons' armamentarium; however, it is not without pitfalls, specifically poor visualization. This article aims to help the foot and ankle surgeon make a smooth transition from 2-incision EPF to single-incision EPF while maintaining optimum visualization.
Levels Of Evidence:
Level V: Expert opinion.