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What Causes Pain In The Foot Heel?
Question: My husband has a lot of pain in the heal of his right foot. He had a total knee repla ment last November, could that relate to it somehow?
Brief Answer:
Foot pain may not be related to previous knee repl
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Foot pain may not be related to previous total knee replacement.
As per your history I will like to give differential.
There is possibility of early plantar fasciitis, or can early arthritis.
X ray foot will help in diagnosis.
For plantar fasciitis,
It is advisable to wear low heel shoe to maintain centre of gravity of whole body.
Shoe/footwear should be with soft sole. You can use silicon pad insoles.
You should not walk bare foot at home also.
Avoid exposure of cold to foot.
Start plantar exercises consulting physiotherapist also Physiotherapy like TENS and ultrasound will help. Take calcium supplement with vit D.
Do exercises of foot before getting out of bed.
If no relief with this line of treatment then local injection shot can give pain relief for longer duration.
Last modality is minimally invasive surgery to release inflamed tissue. You can do plantar fascia release arthroscopic XXXXXXX
Another possibility of spinal nerve compression leading to foot pain.MRI spine and clinical examination will help to diagnose.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Foot pain may not be related to previous knee repl
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Foot pain may not be related to previous total knee replacement.
As per your history I will like to give differential.
There is possibility of early plantar fasciitis, or can early arthritis.
X ray foot will help in diagnosis.
For plantar fasciitis,
It is advisable to wear low heel shoe to maintain centre of gravity of whole body.
Shoe/footwear should be with soft sole. You can use silicon pad insoles.
You should not walk bare foot at home also.
Avoid exposure of cold to foot.
Start plantar exercises consulting physiotherapist also Physiotherapy like TENS and ultrasound will help. Take calcium supplement with vit D.
Do exercises of foot before getting out of bed.
If no relief with this line of treatment then local injection shot can give pain relief for longer duration.
Last modality is minimally invasive surgery to release inflamed tissue. You can do plantar fascia release arthroscopic XXXXXXX
Another possibility of spinal nerve compression leading to foot pain.MRI spine and clinical examination will help to diagnose.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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