Plantar fascia surgery

Plantar fascia release surgery involves cutting part of the plantar fascia ligament to release tension on the ligament. The anesthesia may make you sleep. Or it may just numb the area being worked on. Plantar fascia release can be done by cutting the area (open surgery) or by inserting instruments through small incisions (endoscopic surgery).

Surgery is rarely needed for people with plantar fasciitis. Generally, your doctor may recommend surgery if you continue to have severe symptoms after 6 to 12 months of home and other nonsurgical treatment.

Plantar fascia release surgery may be an option if you have tried home treatment for at least 6 months. There isn't enough evidence for experts to say how well this surgery works.