I have a torn plantar fascia and have just been put in a hard cast for 3 weeks. I am considering having ESWT for my heel spur, which I believe led to my partial tear. Has anyone had this procedure done and was it successful? My insurance has denied the procedure so I am thinking about coming out of pocket for it. Might as well try it before having surgery.
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NOt sure about the surgery angle.
I was diagnosed just over a week ago with a full fracture of the fourth metetarsal. I had been having plantar trouble at the time, it was affecting my stride I think. Funny thing is my plantar feels a lot better.
The plantar treatment I've heard about is an intensive shock-wave type treatment you get three shots of that cost about $300 per shot. Not sure how effective it is.
I also was supposed to run NYC! I think I'll still go to watch but defer my entry to next year.
THE ESWT will just break up scar tissue. You no longer need that since you tore your plantar. The heel spur is just a symptom of plantar and would not have caused your tear; the heel spur itself is not painful. Once your plantar heals from the tear you should be as good as new.
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