EPF Uniportal Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release SURGICAL TECHNIQUE

Uniportal Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release Surgical Technique as described by Gary M. Lepow, DPM, MS Lepow Foot and Ankle Specialists Houston, TX Proper surgical procedures and techniques are necessarily the responsibility of the medical professional. Each surgeon must evaluate the appropriateness of the techniques based on his or her own medical training and expertise. INCISION Make a 1cm incision approximately 2cm superior to the weight bearing surface and approximately 1.5cm distal to the medial calcaneal tubercle. | Figure 1 Medial Malleolus Medial Foot 1.5-2cm Superior to Weight Bearing...

DIVISION OF THE PLANTAR FASCIA Replicate the measurement from the depth gauge on the scope-mounted blade using the stop attachment. Ax the scope-mounted blade onto the endoscope using the locking device (see diagram below). Introduce the scope-mounted blade into the cannula and, as you observe the monitor, divide the plantar fascia in a medial-to-lateral direction. | FIGURE 5 SURGICAL TIP: (Dorsiexing the toes while cutting and pushing the cannula from below will increase the depth of plantar fascia transection.) FIGURE 5 Visualization of the abductor hallucis and exor digitorum brevis muscles...

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