Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Prolotherapy Versus Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) versus dextrose prolotherapy on pain and foot functions in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis with a prospective randomized-controlled trial. A total of 29 patients in whom conservative care failed were enrolled for the study after the clinical and ultrasonographic assessment. The patients were randomly assigned to receive ESWT (ESWT group, n = 15) or dextrose prolotherapy (dextrose prolotherapy group, n = 14).
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Serdar Kesikburun, Ayca Uran Şan, Bilge Kesikburun, Berke Aras, Evren Yaşar, Arif Kenan Tan Tags: Original Research Source Type: research