Table 2.

Advantages and Limitations

Advantages	•Small incision •Less postoperative pain •Local anesthetic •Quicker return to activity •Can be performed in the office setting •Decreased setup time given disposable instrumentation kit and simplified scope system (no light cable or scope coupler required)
Limitations	•Patient may be anxious when performed awake in office setting •Separate open incision is needed if nerve decompression or resection of any calcaneal enthesophytes is required