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Small needle-knife versus extracorporeal shock wave therapy for the treatment of plantar fasciitis
January 2025
Small needle-knife versus extracorporeal shock wave therapy for the treatment of plantar fasciitis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Small needle-knife versus extracorporeal shock wave therapy for the treatment of plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Heliyon. 2024 Jan 6;10(1):e24229.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Six studies with a total of 395 patients with plantar fasciitis were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing small needle-knife therapy (SNK) to extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT). The outcomes of interest included curative effect, pain intensity, and functional improvement. Pooled results showed no significant difference in curative effect or short-term pain improveme...
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