Objective To investigate the feasibility and effect of arthroscopic resection combined with plantar fascia release for heel pain. Methods From January 2015 to December 2017

the clinical data of 43 patients with painful calcaneal spur were analyzed retrospectively.All patients underwent arthroscopic resection of painful calcaneal spur combined with plantar fascia release.Patients in our study were followed up for 6 months to 12 months after surgery.Besides routine foot examination

the VAS score was used to assess the pain of the affected foot.The AOFASAH scoring system was used to assess the comprehensive function of foot pain

voluntary activity

gait and stability. ResultsThe VAS score was (8.71±1.64) preoperatively and (6.28±2.44) at 6 month postoperatively.AOFASAH score was improved from (56.43±3.72) preoperatively to (94.51±2.93) at 6month followup

the difference was significant（P<0.05）.ConclusionArthroscopic resection of painful calcaneal spur has great clinical feasibility and superiority with rapid relief of postoperative pain

fast recovery of foot function and satisfactory effect of minimally invasive surgery.