Plantar fasciitis natural history, complications and prognosis

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Prognosis

Nonsurgical treatments almost always improve the pain. Treatment can last from several months to 2 years before symptoms get better. Most patients feel better in 9 months. Pain may continue despite treatment. Surgery has its own risks.