Heel bone surgery for stubborn heel pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests a surgery called calcaneal osteotomy (shifting the heel bone to relieve pressure) for people with long-lasting plantar fasciosis (heel pain) that hasn't improved with other treatments. The goal is to see if this surgery can reduce pain and improve function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with plantar fasciosis (irritation of the tissue under your heel) using X-ray or MRI.
- You have tried at least 6 months of non-surgical treatments (like therapy or orthotics) without relief, or your pain has come back.
- You do not have diabetes.
- Your pain is mainly at the heel, not spread all over the foot (unless you have flat feet).
- You do not have other causes of heel pain such as nerve damage, a torn plantar fascia, arthritis, infection, or bone problems.
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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