Ultrasound-Guided Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections Versus Focal Ultrasound-Guided Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis in Athletes and Non-Athletes: a Retrospective Comparative Study with Minimum 2 Years Follow-Up.

Plantar fasciitis is often cause of heel pain, especially in sporting related activities. Different conservative measures for the management of plantar fasciitis were compared in several researches. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate and compare clinical outcomes of chronic plantar fasciitis treated with ultrasound-guided platelet rich plasma (PRP) and focal ultrasound-guided extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESW). Secondarily, results on sub-population of athletes were recorded.

Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - October 26, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mattia Alessio-Mazzola, Chiara Stambazzi, Chiara Ursino, Alberto Tagliafico, Roberto Trentini, Matteo Formica Tags: Original Research Source Type: research