Plantar Fasciitis

Young, Craig C.

doi:10.7326/0003-4819-156-1-201201030-01001

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“…[4][5][6] The various first line treatment options include rest, physiotherapy and anti-inflammatory drugs. 7,8 Local injections such as corticosteroids and local anaesthetics are used as second line of treatment.…”

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Functional outcomes of platelet rich plasma injections in plantar fascitis

Muralidharagopalan

Loganathan

Iyer³

et al. 2017

Int J Res Orthop

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Background: The study was conducted to analyse the clinical outcomes following a single injection of platelet rich plasma, produced using autologous blood by standard double centrifugation technique in patients with plantar fasciitis who have not had relief using conservative methods.Methods: Between June 2013 and June 2015, 26 consecutive patients (Mean age 45.92) (11 males/15 females) who had symptoms for a minimum of 3 months and had failed conservative management options such as rest, anti-inflammatories and physiotherapy were given a single injection of PRP in the medial calcaneal tubercle.Results: The outcomes were measured using Visual analogue scale and Foot function index at pre injection, and at 1, 6 and 12 months post injection and results tabulated. All patients reported an improvement in VAS and FFI scores consistently. One superficial infection was encountered.Conclusions: Single injection of platelet rich plasma improves pain and function in the foot in patients suffering from plantar fasciitis when conservative management has failed. The synergism between various autologous growth factors may play a role in tendon healing.

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Functional outcomes of platelet rich plasma injections in plantar fascitis

Muralidharagopalan

Loganathan

Iyer³

et al. 2017

Int J Res Orthop

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“…Bone scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may also serve useful, but are not routinely used. MRI can show thickening and edema of the plantar fascia (Toomey, 2009;Buchbinder, 2004;Young, 2001;DiMarcangelo & Yu, 1997).…”

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Evaluation of the Results of Endoscopic Release of Plantar Fascia in Cases of Resistant Chronic Heel Pain

Ahmed¹,

A²,

A³

et al. 2017

GJHS

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Aim: To evaluate the results of endoscopic release of plantar fascia in resistant cases of heel pain.Methods: An experimental descriptive study involved twenty patients who presented to University hospital with resistant chronic plantar heel pain due to plantar fasciitis, were treated with endoscopic plantar fasciotomy. All patients completed a period of at least six months follow up. Data were collected by the modified American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Questionnaire, informed consent was applied, and SPSS was used for data entry and analysis.Results: At the end of follow up the mean modified AOFAS of ankle-hind foot score was improved from 49.10 (ranging from 34 to 56) pre-operatively to 90.25 post operatively (ranging from 67 to 100). Seven patients (35%) had excellent results, ten patients (50%) had good results, two patients had fair results, and one patient (5%) had a poor result. AOFAS score of pain was improved from a mean of 14.0+9.40 points pre-operatively (range 0 -20) to 31.5 + 6.71 points post-operatively (range 20 -40). AOFAS score of activity of daily living improved from a mean of 4+0 points pre-operatively to 9.85+0.671post-operatively ranging from 7 to 10 points. Conclusion:Endoscopic release of plantar fascia has positive therapeutic effects in cases of resistant chronic heel pain.Keywords: endoscopic, release, plantar fascia, resistant chronic heel pain Importance of StudyChronic plantar heel pain is one of the most common conditions affecting the foot, by an experimental descriptive study conducted to evaluate the results of endoscopic release of plantar fascia in resistant cases of heel pain, and concluded that endoscopic release of plantar fascia as a positive therapeutic method that is used in cases of resistant chronic heel pain.

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“…Strengthening exercises should include more of intrinsic muscles of the foot. Exercises such as towel curls, toe taps, picking up marbles with toes etc should be included in the exercise program [22]. Strengthening of the tibialis anterior has also shown to be beneficial in treating PF [20,21].…”

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confidence: 99%