Postoperative care Immediately after either operation, a cast may or may immobilize the foot for two or three weeks. Crutches and mobility whilc thc foot hcals. When the cast has been removed, three to four weeks healing and reduce swelling. Recovery is usually complete in six to eight weeks. Normal daily activity can be resumed as soon as the pain subsides, or when recommended by your doctor.
Most patients can begin moving comfortably within a few days after surgery.
Other Causes of Heel Pain Overuse and injury are the most common causes of heel pain. However other conditions such as gout, arthritis, psoriasis, collagen disorders, nerve injury, and tumors can also be associated with painful heels. Most of these conditions are treated by physicians that specialize in the treatment of these disorders. Stress fractures and nerve compression injuries are the most common heel problems after plantar fasciitis. A sharp increase in stress to the heel or the bottom of the foot can result in a fracture through the heel bone.