Re: Just diagnosed with PF/surgery
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Posted by Rhonda on August 12, 1998 at 20:57:57:
I've had severe PF for 2 1/2 years. Couldn't even put my foot down for the first 6 months. I went yesterday to an Orthopedic surgeon as a last resort. He said only 1% get the surgery and of those only 50% are successful (This is with the traditional incision done by a surgeon not an EPF done by a podiatrist). He said the lack of visibility during the EPF results in many failures and can compound the problem. Believe me, I know how frustrating and painful this condition is and I know there is nothing worse than being told to be patient. Please get a second opinion. I've never heard of a podiatrist being willing to do this EPF unless the patient has had the PF for at least 1 year and so severely that they can barely walk. Best of luck with your decision. Rhonda
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