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PRP for plantar fasciitis improves pain and function compared to steroid at 1 year
April 2016
PRP for plantar fasciitis improves pain and function compared to steroid at 1 year
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Platelet rich plasma versus corticosteroid injection for plantar fasciitis: A comparative study
Foot (Edinb). 2015 Dec;25(4):235-7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
46 patients (60 heels), with intractable plantar fasciitis resistant to traditional conservative treatment, were randomized to receive a steroid injection or platelet-rich-plasma injection. The purpose of this study was to compare these two treatments at 3, 6, and 12 months following injection in terms of pain and function. The results of this study displayed significant improvements in both group...
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