Use of primary corticosteroid injection in the management of plantar fasciopathy: is it time to challenge existing practice?

This article provides evidence supporting the clinical efficacy of corticosteroid injections, in particular those guided by imaging technology. The evidence challenges existing orthodoxy, which marginalizes this treatment as a secondary option. This challenge is supported by recently revised guidelines published by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons advocating corticosteroid injection as a primary treatment option. PMID: 24072372 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24072372?dopt=Abstract

Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - September 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Kirkland P, Beeson P Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research