Why does this effectively treat heel pain?
Answer:
Although the etiology
is potentially multifactorial, the nerve that transmits the pain remains
consistent for most types of heel pain. The posterior and anterior branches of
the inferior calcaneal nerve provide sensory innervation to the area where the
plantar fascia originates from the calcaneus. The medial calcaneal nerve
provides sensory innervation to the more medial aspects of the heel as well as
the calcaneal bursa regions. Ablation of these nerves can reduce the deep heel
pain associated with each of these areas.
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