Consult a chiropodist at Family Care Foot Clinic to try tenotomy in the Village of Taunton Mills, Whitby, ON.
What Is Tenotomy?
Treating foot pain as soon as possible is important because it can become debilitating. You should approach your chiropodist to discuss potential treatments for your lingering foot discomfort. Unfortunately, the usual forms of treatment aren’t always guaranteed to deliver results. In some cases, you may need to try lesser-known options such as tenotomy to experience lasting foot pain relief.
Tenotomy is a procedure that alleviates chronic pain and other symptoms by cutting into a tendon. Since tenotomy involves cutting into a tendon, it has more limited applications than other forms of foot surgery. It can still help with foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis.
There are two basic types of tenotomies that chiropodists can perform.
The first type is simply referred to as a tenotomy or traditional tenotomy. This conventional version of the procedure involves cutting into the tendon so it detaches from the bone. Before cutting into the tendon, the chiropodist will make an incision in your skin. A partial or full cut will then be made based on what is needed to detach the tendon.
Cutting the tendon enough to detach it from the bone can alleviate accumulated tension. After the procedure is completed, expect to experience pain relief.
Meanwhile, percutaneous tenotomy is performed using a special instrument that comes with a needle attachment. The needle attachment can poke at your injured tendon to generate inflammation and improve blood flow. Those effects can facilitate faster healing by sending more nutrients to your damaged tendon.
Arrange a tenotomy in the Village of Taunton Mills, Whitby, ON, by consulting a chiropodist at Family Care Foot Clinic.
What Can You Expect After Undergoing Tenotomy?
Tenotomy can alleviate your chronic foot pain, but it may take some time before you can use the formerly injured part of your body again. Usually, chiropodists urge patients to rest for a week or so after the procedure. You must avoid physical activities that engage your damaged tendon during that time.
Once your tendon has had enough time to recover, you can begin physical therapy. Your chiropodist will decide which treatments and exercises should be included in your physical therapy regimen. Attend all your physical therapy appointments to restore the strength and flexibility of the tendon operated on during the tenotomy.
You can schedule your tenotomy appointment in the Village of Taunton Mills, Whitby, ON, by calling 905-665-0155 and speaking to a chiropodist at Family Care Foot Clinic.
