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Short-term outcomes of ESWT versus Botox injections for treatment of plantar fasciitis
April 2017
Short-term outcomes of ESWT versus Botox injections for treatment of plantar fasciitis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of extracorporeal shock wave therapy with botulinum toxin type A in the treatment of plantar fasciitis
Disabil Rehabil. 2016 Oct;38(21):2114-21Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
74 patients with plantar fasciitis were randomized to treatment with either extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) or botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) injections. The purpose of this study was to compare pain on a visual analog scale (VAS), Roles and Maudsley pain scores, plantar fasciitis thickness on ultrasound, and the incidence of adverse events. Patients were followed-up at 1 month. The ESWT ...
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