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Electrolysis demonstrated better plantar heel pain reduction over 6 months follow-up versus placebo
November 2018
Electrolysis demonstrated better plantar heel pain reduction over 6 months follow-up versus placebo
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Prospective Randomized Trial of Electrolysis for Chronic Plantar Heel Pain
Foot Ankle Int. 2018 Sep;39(9):1039-1046. doi: 10.1177/1071100718773998Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
73 patients with chronic plantar heel pain were randomized to five sessions of either treatment with percutaneous needle electrolysis (PNE) or to control with placebo intervention. Patients were assessed for outcome related to first step heel pain on a visual analog scale, the Foot an Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score, and plantar fascia thickness on ultrasound ov...
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