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Comparing gastrocnemius recession plus stretching vs. stretching alone for chronic plantar heel pain
February 2019
Comparing gastrocnemius recession plus stretching vs. stretching alone for chronic plantar heel pain
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Proximal Medial Gastrocnemius Recession and Stretching Versus Stretching as Treatment of Chronic Plantar Heel Pain.
Foot Ankle Int. 2018 Dec;39(12):1423-1431.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients with plantar heel pain and previously failed response to conservative treatment were randomized to a proximal medial gastrocnemius recession procedure followed by stretching exercise or to stretching exercise only. The primary outcome of interest was the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle hindfoot score at 12 months. Secondary outcomes included the AOFAS score at ...
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