Which procedure releases tension on fascia on the underside of the foot to treat pain?

• A. Flexor Tenotomy
• B. Plantar Fasciotomy
• C. Gait Abnormality
• D. Medial

Answer: (B)

Releasing tension on the fascia under the foot targets the plantar fascia, the thick band along the sole that helps support the arch. In plantar fasciitis, repetitive stress causes strain and heel pain at the fascia’s attachment to the heel bone. A plantar fasciotomy surgically releases a portion of this fascia, reducing traction on the heel and alleviating pain. The other options don’t address the plantar fascia: a flexor tenotomy cuts a tendon, gait abnormality is a condition rather than a procedure, and medial refers to a location or direction, not a treatment.