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Similar reduction in plantar heel pain with autologous blood, peppering, or corticosteroid

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May 2013

Similar reduction in plantar heel pain with autologous blood, peppering, or corticosteroid

Vol: 2| Issue: 4| Number:39| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Comparison of injection modalities in the treatment of plantar heel pain: A randomized controlled trial

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2006 Jul-Aug;96(4):293-6

Contributing Authors:
E Kiter E Celikbas S Akkaya F Demirkan BA Kilic

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Synopsis

45 patients suffering from plantar heel pain randomly received corticosteroid injections, autologous blood injections, or treatment using the peppering technique. Pain and functional outcomes (assessed using VAS and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society's rear foot score) were assessed at a 6 month follow-up. Results indicated a significant improvement in VAS and rear foot scores for all...

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