Question
I am an active 44yr old female experiencing heel pad fat atrophy after receiving 3 steroid injections for plantar fasciitis over a 3-4 month period. I would like to know if this conditions ever improves with time or if the damage is typically permanent.

Answer
Dear Ginger,

This Orthopedic Chicago Podiatrist located in West Loop 60661,Roscoe Village 60618, Ukrainian Village 60622, Elmhurst 60126 & Bartlett 60103 says,a
Usually fat pad atrophy from a cortisone injection is permanent. There is problably some regrowth, but
minimal after several injections.
Hope this helps  & Good Luck!

Dr George Tpsatsos, Svetlana Zats, Dr Mariano Rivera, Dr Massard & Dr Kurtz Chicago 60618 & 60622, Elmhurst 60126, Bartlett 60103 Podiatrists
Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661
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