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Pulsed Radiofrequency vs Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation For Painful Calcaneal Spur
January 2025
Pulsed Radiofrequency vs Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation For Painful Calcaneal Spur
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Comparison of tibial nerve pulsed radiofrequency and intralesional radiofrequency thermocoagulation in the treatment of painful calcaneal spur and plantar fasciitis: a randomized clinical trial.
Pain Med . 2024 Aug 1;25(8):493-499.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Forty-nine patients with painful calcaneal spurs and plantar fasciitis were randomized to receive ultrasound-guided tibial nerve pulsed radiofrequency (n=25) or fluoroscopy-guided intralesional radiofrequency thermocoagulation (n=24). The primary outcome was the change in pain intensity measured by the numeric rating scale (NRS). Secondary outcomes included the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle S...
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