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Rachit Sharma, Narendra Kumar Chaudhary, Mandeep Karki, Dev Ram Sunuwar, Devendra Raj Singh, Pranil Man Singh Pradhan, Prakash Gyawali, Sailendra Kumar Duwal Shrestha, Kailash Kumar Bhandari
Summary: This study compared the effects of PRP injection versus steroid injection in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. The results showed that PRP injection had better outcomes than steroid injection in terms of pain reduction, functional recovery, and decrease in plantar fascia thickness at six months of follow-up.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
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Rehabilitation
HyoJeong On, JongEun Yim
Summary: This study compared the effects of local vibration combined with extracorporeal shock wave therapy and extracorporeal shock wave therapy alone for plantar fasciitis. The results showed that local vibration combined with extracorporeal shock wave therapy was more effective in reducing the thickness of the plantar fascia and pain, but there was no significant difference in foot function improvement.
JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2023)
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Orthopedics
Celaleddin Bildik, Ozcan Kaya
Summary: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of PRP and autologous blood injections in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. The results showed that both treatments significantly improved the health-related quality of life scores in patients, with no significant differences between the two groups.
FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Ran Atzmon, Dynai Eilig, Jeremy Dubin, Matias Vidra, Omer Marom, Alex Tavdi, Michael Drexler, Esequiel Palmanovich
Summary: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injection is a desirable alternative for patients with chronic plantar fasciitis (CPF) due to its shorter recovery times, reduced complications, and comparable activity scores compared to Partial Plantar Fasciotomy (PPF) surgery and steroid injection.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Arnaud Breton, Christophe Leplat, Marie-Christine Picot, Safa Aouinti, Patrice Taourel, Isabelle Laffont, Marc Julia, Catherine Cyteval
Summary: This study found associations between MRI features and clinical data in patients with plantar fasciitis following PRP or CS treatment, and identified initial MRI criteria affecting treatment outcomes. Initial thickness of plantar fascia was associated with clinical response in the CS group, while PRP treatment showed effectiveness regardless of fascia thickness.
DIAGNOSTIC AND INTERVENTIONAL IMAGING
(2022)
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Orthopedics
Patrick C. Wheeler, Chloe Dudson, Kim M. Gregory, Harjinder Singh, Kevin T. Boyd
Summary: This study compared the effects of ultrasonography-guided autologous blood injection (ABI) and dry needling treatment on patients with chronic plantar fasciitis. The results showed no significant differences between the two groups, but both groups experienced improvements in foot pain and function. The findings suggest that autologous blood injection has no additional effect on the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis.
FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Rehabilitation
Tannaz Ahadi, Sasan Sadeghi Nik, Bijan Forogh, Seyed Pezhman Madani, Gholam Reza Raissi
Summary: Both ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin type A and corticosteroid injections were effective in treating plantar fasciitis. The effects of botulinum toxin type A injection lasted longer than those of steroid injection.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
(2022)
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Rehabilitation
Hugo P. Y. Fong, Meng-Ting Zhu, David P. Rabago, Kenneth D. Reeves, Vincent C. H. Chung, Regina W. S. Sit
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the effectiveness of hypertonic dextrose prolotherapy (DPT) in plantar fasciopathy (PF) and found that in the medium term, DPT was more effective than normal saline injections in reducing pain and improving function, but less effective than corticosteroid injections in the short term.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
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Dermatology
Wei Huo, Ya-Li Gao, Hong-Yi Wang, Gui-Jiao Bi, Shuai Qiao, Yun-Fei Cai, Rui-Qun Qi, Yang Yang, Jing Lan, Zhi-Rong Yao, Xiu-Ping Han, Jian-Zhong Zhang, Tian-Wen Gao, Sen Yang, Heng Gu, Ri-Na Wu, Hong-Guang Lu, Fan-Qin Zeng, Xiang Chen, YouLin Qiao, Xing-Hua Gao
Summary: This study compared the clinical effectiveness of local hyperthermia and cryotherapy for the treatment of plantar warts. It found that both methods had similar efficacy in clearing the warts, but local hyperthermia had a lower recurrence rate and less pain during treatment.
ACTA DERMATO-VENEREOLOGICA
(2022)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
K. Z. Fouda, Z. A. Ali, R. T. Elshorbagy, H. M. Eladl
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effect of radial shock wave and ultrasound therapy combined with traditional physical therapy on foot function and range of motion in chronic plantar fasciitis. The results showed that after 4 weeks of treatment, group C had significant improvements in foot function and ankle dorsiflexion range of motion compared to the other groups. Conclusion: Adding radial shock wave and ultrasound therapy to conventional physical therapy significantly improves foot function and ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis.
EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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Rehabilitation
Lucrezia Tognolo, Federico Giordani, Carlo Biz, Andrea Bernini, Pietro Ruggieri, Carla Stecco, Anna C. Frigo, Stefano Masiero
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of ESWT on myofascial points in patients with PF, showing promising results as a treatment option. ESWT on myofascial points could provide an interesting alternative with better outcomes in terms of time needed for recovery compared to traditional ESWT for the conservative management of PF.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Kishore Vellingiri, J. S. Nagakumar, P. Manohar, Joe P. Lourdu, Meenakshi S. Andra Suryanarayana
Summary: This study compared the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection and corticosteroid (CS) injection in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis, and found that PRP injection resulted in better treatment outcomes. Some postoperative complications were observed in both the PRP and CS groups, but they subsided during subsequent follow-up.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Hussein S. Basma, Muhammad H. A. Saleh, Ramzi Abou-Arraj, Matthew Imbrogno, Andrea Ravida, Hom-Lay Wang, Peng Li, Nicolaas Geurs
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effects of four commonly used wound dressings on improving patient reported outcomes after FEG surgery. All test groups showed significant improvements in pain perception, analgesic consumption, and willingness for retreatment compared to the control group. There were no significant differences among the test groups. The use of a palatal stent after surgery seemed to be associated with less overall pain, decreased use of pain pills, and higher willingness for retreatment.
JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
(2023)
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Orthopedics
Jorge Elizondo-Rodriguez, Mario Simental-Mendia, Victor Pena-Martinez, Felix Vilchez-Cavazos, Yadira Tamez-Mata, Carlos Acosta-Olivo
Summary: In this study, researchers compared three injection therapies for plantar fasciitis and found that all patients showed improvement in clinical outcomes, with no significant differences between treatment groups. The pain relief and functional improvement obtained with the different treatments was maintained during the 6-month follow-up.
FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Weiming Wang, Yan Liu, Ruimin Jiao, Sixing Liu, Jie Zhao, Zhishun Liu
Summary: The study compared the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) and manual acupuncture (MA) on pain relief for patients with plantar heel pain syndrome (PHPS). The results showed no significant difference between the two groups after 4 weeks of treatment, but both modalities demonstrated positive temporal effects on relieving heel pain and improving plantar function.
ACUPUNCTURE IN MEDICINE
(2021)