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Platelet-Rich Plasma vs. Corticosteroid for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Trial
September 2023
Platelet-Rich Plasma vs. Corticosteroid for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Trial
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Comparative study of local injections of autologous platelet rich plasma versus corticosteroid in management of chronic plantar fasciitis.
J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2023 Jul 17;43:102225.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
70 patients with chronic plantar fasciitis were randomized to receive a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection (n=35) or a corticosteroid injection (n=35). The primary outcome of interest was pain, as measured on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score. Outcomes were assessed at 15 days, and 1, 3, and 6 months post-injection. The results revealed...
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