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No difference in outcome between PRP and CS injection for plantar fasciitis
August 2018
No difference in outcome between PRP and CS injection for plantar fasciitis
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Comparison of Plantar Fasciitis Injected With Platelet-Rich Plasma vs Corticosteroids
Foot Ankle Int. 2018 Jul;39(7):780-786Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
80 patients with plantar fasciitis were randomized to local injection of either platelet-rich plasma or corticosteroid (methylprednisolone). Patients were assessed for pain and functional scores at 1, 3, and 6 months after injection. Results demonstrated no significant differences between groups in patient-reported outcome measures of pain and function.
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