Plantar Fasciitis

The plantar fascia is a band of thick fibrous tissue connecting the heel to the base of the toes across the arch of the foot. Inflammation may spontaneously occur resulting in heel or instep pain. It is often aggravated by sporting activity, but may also be troublesome when you first begin to walk after a long pause (such as the first steps in the morning).

Typically this is treated non-operatively, but when resistant to treatment may benefit from surgical release.