If heel pain from plantar fasciitis makes walking painful and other treatments haven’t worked, arterial embolization offers a minimally invasive, non-surgical option focused on long-lasting relief — without surgery or prolonged downtime.
*Individual results vary. Your doctor will review what to expect at your consultation.
Chronic plantar fasciitis pain is often driven by persistent inflammation and abnormal blood flow near the plantar fascia. When conservative treatments fail, image-guided arterial embolization can help reduce inflammation at its source.
This minimally invasive outpatient procedure targets the small blood vessels contributing to heel pain, offering relief for patients who continue to suffer despite rest, physical therapy, orthotics, or injections.
Arterial embolization offers a different approach — calming inflammation rather than cutting or releasing tissue.
Many patients seek this treatment after months or years of:
Being told surgery may be the next step
Patients choose this option because it is:
Designed for faster recovery and return to daily activity
The GAE procedure in Palm Beach is performed in our modern, office-based lab and typically takes 1–2 hours.
You receive medication to help you relax
A tiny catheter is inserted through a pin-hole opening in an artery
Using real-time X-ray guidance, inflamed genicular arteries in the heel are identified
Microscopic, medical-grade particles are delivered to reduce inflammation
These particles stay exactly where they are placed and do not affect healthy blood flow in the heel. Patients go home the same day.
Have chronic plantar fasciitis lasting 6 months or longer
Experience heel pain with first steps in the morning
Have pain that worsens with standing or walking
Have tried physical therapy, orthotics, or injections without lasting relief
Want a non-surgical alternative to plantar fascia surgery
A comprehensive evaluation will determine whether PAE for heel pain is right for you.
You may benefit from embolization if heel pain affects your daily life and includes:
If these symptoms sound familiar, there may be another option.
PAE is a same-day outpatient procedure with no hospital stay.
Go home with a small bandage and activity instructions
Mild soreness or temporary flare-up around the heel
Noticeable improvement in pain and swelling*
Continued improvement in comfort and mobility for many patients*
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Go home with a small bandage and activity instructions
Mild soreness or temporary flare-up around the heel
Noticeable improvement in pain and swelling*
Continued improvement in comfort and mobility for many patients*
*Individual results and timeline vary based on arthritis severity and overall joint health
For many patients, this treatment provides long-lasting relief from chronic heel pain, especially pain caused by ongoing inflammation. Studies and real-world results show that many people feel less pain for 2 to 5 years, with better comfort when walking and standing.
Because Plantar Artery Embolization targets the root cause of heel pain—inflammation, the results often last longer than temporary treatments like steroid shots or repeated medications. Many patients report steady relief that helps them get back to daily activities with less pain.
While this treatment is not a cure for every condition, it is designed to give strong, long-term pain relief with little downtime. How long the relief lasts depends on how severe the heel pain is and your overall foot health, which we review carefully during your consultation.
You don’t have to live with constant heel pain or feel limited by plantar fasciitis. Our experienced vascular team specializes in image-guided embolization for chronic plantar fasciitis, providing a precise, non-surgical option focused on lasting relief.
Schedule your consultation today and find out if this treatment is right for your heel pain.
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