Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain, affecting more than 2 million Americans each year. It typically shows up as sharp, stabbing pain with the first steps in the morning or after long periods of standing — a condition that can sideline athletes, busy professionals, and retirees alike. ECCO Medical is now offering a new, minimally invasive treatment for it, Plantar Fasciitis Embolization (PFE), at both its Lone Tree and Pueblo clinics.
PFE works by selectively reducing the abnormal blood flow that fuels inflammation in the plantar fascia. Unlike surgery, it’s performed through a tiny pinhole incision under local anesthesia — no stitches, no scarring, and minimal downtime. Patients typically complete the outpatient procedure in under an hour and return to normal activities within days, with a lower complication rate than traditional surgical fasciotomy.
“Patients who’ve exhausted traditional treatments finally have an evidence-based, minimally invasive option,” said Dr. Aaron Kovaleski, interventional radiologist and founder of ECCO Medical. “PFE is a game-changer for people who can’t or don’t want surgery.”
One patient, Nancy M., described her experience: “Just two weeks after PFE, I was walking pain-free for the first time in years.”
What This Means for Patients
For patients who’ve tried physical therapy, orthotics, or injections without lasting relief, PFE offers a new option before surgery becomes the only path forward — with a much shorter recovery and no scarring. It’s especially meaningful for people whose heel pain has kept them from work, exercise, or simply walking comfortably.
About ECCO Medical
ECCO Medical is Colorado’s premier outpatient interventional radiology center, specializing in minimally invasive, image-guided treatments, with locations in Lone Tree and Pueblo.
Learn More
Read the full press release: ECCO Medical Expands Services with New Plantar Fasciitis Embolization at Lone Tree and Pueblo Clinics — via EIN Presswire
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