Heel bone surgery for stubborn plantar fasciitis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial is testing a surgery to cut and realign the heel bone (calcaneal osteotomy) for people whose plantar fasciitis hasn't improved with other treatments. It aims to relieve long-term heel pain by changing how the foot handles weight.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have heel pain from plantar fasciitis that has lasted at least 6 months despite trying nonsurgical treatments (like stretching, ice, or physical therapy)
- An MRI or ultrasound has shown your plantar fascia is thicker than 4 mm
- You do not have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, nerve problems, or a foot infection or tumor
- You do not have flat feet with pain that spreads beyond the heel
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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