Heel pain is one of the most commonly presenting patient complaints seen in podiatric offices and clinics across the country. Plantar fasciitis is the most common diagnosis in the field of chronic heel pain and many treatments are utilized in the conservative and surgical realms. Literature dictates that the clear majority of patients with plantar fasciitis will improve with conservative therapy alone, however what do you do with that small percent of patients who have recalcitrant pain and disability? The most recent innovations have brought the endoscope and the extracorporeal shockwave therapy device into the operating room.

Dr. Eickmeier is a pioneer in the utilization of extracorporeal shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis. Her online presentation begins with a historical background of the technology and then progresses into the physics behind the use of this new device. She discusses the differences between extracorporeal shockwave therapy and ultrasound which is commonly misunderstood. The lecture continues with a detailed description of the technique and application of the new therapy and also outlines contraindications and post operative care. The presentation concludes with a case presentation by Dr. Lieberman which involves an athlete with chronic heel pain.

Expand your knowledge of this emerging technology and take the 30 minutes to benefit from this lecture!