Radiofrequency ablation for plantar fasciitis?

Radiofrequency ablation can treat plantar fasciitis and is a commonly used treatment in clinical practice and has been the subject of many clinical studies. If the plantar fascia is overstressed for a long period of time and repeatedly stretched, it is easy to form aseptic inflammation, which manifests as pain on the bottom of the foot. Conservative treatments are not good enough, and surgical treatments or radiofrequency ablation may be chosen, which can utilize high-frequency electromagnetic waves to coagulatively necrolyze the diseased tissues and enable patients to return to their work and weight-bearing activities more quickly. When plantar fasciitis occurs, the patient should be fully evaluated by the doctor, choose the appropriate treatment, actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, avoid excessive weight bearing after the operation, to prevent damage to the plantar fascia, and regular review. If patients are obese, they should also pay attention to losing weight and maintaining a healthy body weight.