Radiotherapy for Plantar Fibromas (Ledderhose Disease)

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2022 Mar 16;112(1):19-008. doi: 10.7547/19-008.ABSTRACTLedderhose disease (plantar fibromas) is histologically related to Dupuytren disease, which has been successfully treated for years with radiotherapy. Many conservative treatments have been advanced for plantar fibromas, including accommodative orthotic devices, which help but do not cure the disease. Surgery is considered the mainstay of treatment for this malady, but the failure rate has been as high as 100%, depending on the type of fasciectomy. Radiotherapy is a new, exciting modality that has shown promising results for treating plantar fibromas.PMID:35324461 | DOI:10.7547/19-008
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - Category: Podiatry Authors: Source Type: research