Specialist in Plantar Fasciitis Treatment with Injections.

Specialists in plantar fasciitis trreatments in Valencia

I am Miguel Alfonso Porcar, orthopedic surgeon and traumatologist of recognized prestige.

At Regenerat Traumatology Clinic we are specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of plantar fasciitis.

Our objective is to:

• Determine the cause of your plantar fasciitis.
• Perform appropriate diagnostic tests to determine the extent of your condition,
• and apply the treatment of regenerative traumatology or orthopedic surgery to relieve your pain so that you can recover your wellbeing as soon as possible.

We have tried almost every treatment available and only use the ones that really work.

We don’t just focus on reducing pain, we treat the cause of your plantar fasciitis and heel pain.

This will ensure that your plantar fasciitis heals and is less likely to recur.

A curious note: Although there is an old notion that high heels are bad for women and flat shoes are good, almost all plantar fasciitis patients find relief with a wedge or heeled shoe.

We want to help our patients using the safest, most successful, least invasive and most economical treatments possible!

What is plantar fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a thick band of tissue on the bottom of the foot, extending from the heel to the toes.

The plantar fascia can become thickened and inflamed due to irritation at its junction at the base of the heel bone (calcaneus), causing pain in the arch of the foot and heel. In some patients, small tears may occur and these people suffer acute pain that can be unbearable .

Sometimes heel spurs (bone spurs) can be seen on x-rays, but these are not usually the cause of the patient’s heel pain.

It should be noted that “heel spur” is a misdiagnosis that has been used by podiatrists and physicians for many years. Today, more and more professionals are open to the fact that heel spurs are not the problem and that these bone spurs do not cause pain.

Instead, the source of pain is inflammation within the plantar fascia surrounding the spur itself.

Fasciitis occurs most often in adult men and women, although it can also occur in people who are constantly on their feet.

Causes of plantar fasciitis

The plantar fascia functions as a shock absorber and supports the arch of the foot.

• Excessive pressure on the fascia can strain and tear the tissue, causing heel pain.
• Over-stretching or repeated overuse causes irritation or inflammation of the fascia.

Other risk factors or causes that favor the appearance of plantar fasciitis are:

• Very overweight or obese people .
• Problems with the arch or curvature of the foot such as flat feet.
• Tight calf muscles and wearing soft shoes are a problem.
• Frequent long-distance running, ballet and aerobic dance.
• Jobs that require walking or standing on hard surfaces for long periods of time.
• Use of thin-soled shoes or shoes with little support for the arch of the foot.
• Biomechanical problems that cause foot malfunction can also trigger the disease.
• Patients who suddenly increase the amount or frequency of sports/exercise activity are also at risk.

There is no single cause of plantar fasciitis, it is multifactorial, as is the treatment of plantar fasciitis.

What are the symptoms of plantar fasciitis?

Signs and symptoms include:

Throbbing pain in the sole of the foot and heel.

• Heel pain is common first thing in the morning when you get out of bed.
• It reappears when standing up again after periods of rest, such as when driving or sitting.
• Heel pain can be erratic and there are often pain-free periods when you may think it is healing.
• If the pain comes on very suddenly, rather than gradually, it may be due to a tear of the plantar fascia.

Causes of ankle or foot pain

Anyone can be at risk for foot or ankle pain, as it can result from injury or everyday wear and tear.

Some factors can increase the likelihood of a person suffering from foot and ankle pain include the following: 

• Osteoarthritis of ankle: Occurs when the surface of the cartilage of the ankle begins to wear away. This causes inflammation, stiffness and pain in the joint.
• Achilles tendinitis treatment: For the inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which can be very painful. In the absence of treatment, it becomes a long-term chronic problem that makes walking difficult.
• Peroneal tendinopathy:Peroneal tendonitis causes pain on the outside of the foot and leg when walking or running. Peroneal tendonitis is rare and is caused by overuse that affects athletes, such as runners and long distance runners.
• Plantar fasciitis injection: Plantar fasciitis is a degenerative disease of the thick band of tissue (fascia) on the bottom of the foot, which runs from the heel to the toes.
• Bunions: mainly affect women due to the use of narrow shoes or heels. They manifest as painful bumps on the big toe. When the pain is persistent or the deformity is severe, the percutaneous bunion operation percutaneous bunion operation is the best solution.
• Other foot and ankle conditions: calcaneal spur removal…