1. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
A Big Step Forward For Patients Suffering from Plantar Fasciitis New Relief for an all-too Common Foot Condition
If you are afflicted with plantar fasciitis, Dr. John Oricchio of the MKMG Podiatry Department understands just what you are feeling -- notably, a sharp pain on the bottom of the feet, especially when you first arise.
Causes According to Dr. Oricchio, plantar fasciitis is caused by stretching or tearing of the band-like ligament that makes up the arch of the foot. This damage can have many causes including: overactivity, improper shoes, flat feet, or even an unusually high arch.
Until Now Before this, invasive surgery had been the only alternative for anyone whose plantar fasciitis didn’t respond to traditional treatments. Surgery, however, can have complications. Some patients continue to experience pain after surgery, or even develop a fallen arch.
The Future is Here Enter Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy. Well-known for eliminating kidney stones through the use of sound waves, this advanced therapy is a non-invasive procedure that directs strong sound waves to the area of heel pain.
No Time at All Performed under local anesthesia, or light sedation, the treatment takes about thirty minutes, requiring no overnight stay at the hospital. The patient can usually return to work the next day, pursuing many normal activities during the few weeks of recovery. Once Dr. Oricchio determines that a patient is indeed a candidate for Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, he or she will be referred to the Valhalla Medical Center, where Dr. Oricchio uses special equipment to perform the procedure that is designed to get plantar fasciitis sufferers back on their feet.
John Oricchio, DPM Dr. John Oricchio is Board Certified by both The American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics.
