Comments on: Topaz Surgery for Plantar Fasciitis

By: lyn

lyn — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 14:51:08 +0000

In reply to Nonyanon. i had topaz 3 years ago for PF and have had no reoccurance. I had surgery on Friday and was back to work Monday. I was walking all over the house same day as surgery in s special shoe. The special shoe is due to you being wrapped.

By: Steph

Steph — Fri, 03 May 2019 04:19:47 +0000

In reply to Nonyanon. My doctor told me I would be in a weight bearing boot for 3 weeks and that I could return to normal activity in 1-3 months with a 9 in 10 success rate. You may want to get a second opinion.

By: Amanda gilbert

Amanda gilbert — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 18:56:51 +0000

In reply to Sue. Hi I am due to have topaz ablation on my Achilles next week I have t been given much info however I am trying to find out if I will need time off work

By: Sue

Sue — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 22:04:16 +0000

I had the topaz surgery 12/21/18 & it has made such a big difference. I had tried PT, exercises, cortisone shots, new orthotics & new shoes- nothing worked. It is now 2 weeks later & I feel 90 percent better. Hardly no pain at all!!

By: Denise Harvey

Denise Harvey — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 16:46:53 +0000

I had Topez surgery at the end of March of this year, I did physical therapy for 4 months after the surgery and I feel compleatly healed. I still wear orthotics in both shoes. The surgery was amazing, recovery was easy. I was compleatly off my foot for two weeks and in a walking boot for another two weeks. I would strongly recommend anyone living with pain to go for it.

By: RM

RM — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 01:13:57 +0000

In reply to Tammy. Tammy, can you provide an update please.

By: Kristine

Kristine — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 00:42:19 +0000

In reply to Debbie. Debbie, I am no expert but I had Achilles surgery due to a heel spur one year ago and have had issues with Tendonitis since. I tried the topaz procedure on 7/2/18 as an attempt to assist with the treatment of the pain. I had no relief and frankly felt it was a waste of time and money. If your doctor is recommending, get a second opinion. Best of luck with your recovery.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 04:10:20 +0000

In reply to Nonyanon. I just had the topaz procedure on July 23 and I definitely cannot return to work yet. I do not have pain but my Dr. recommends a surgical walking shoe for 3 weeks with minimal activity. I am on my feet in a hospital all day for work so he recommended that I take a minimum of 6 weeks off of work. I was amazed at how easy the procedure went. I only had to take pain meds day of surgery. I still have a good limp when I walk and my foot gets fatigued easily if I’ve done too much. You will definitely need more than 2-3 days of down time.

By: Nonyanon

Nonyanon — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 17:02:40 +0000

What’s the downtime for Topaz Procedure please? First my doctor told me no downtime, then she told me 2 to 3 days. But looking online – I see it can take up to 6 weeks. Is my Doc lying to me?

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 20:48:14 +0000

Is topaz procedure effective for haglunds bump/ moderate Achilles tendonitis? Ultrasound, PT, exercise, ice, Advil, etc…. all tried and no real relief………thank you Debbie.