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Shock wave therapy and endoscopic plantar fasciotomy improve resistant plantar fasciopathy
June 2013
Shock wave therapy and endoscopic plantar fasciotomy improve resistant plantar fasciopathy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Resistant plantar fasciopathy: shock wave versus endoscopic plantar fascial release
Int Orthop. 2012 Oct;36(10):2147-56. doi: 10.1007/s00264-012-1608-4. Epub 2012 Jul 11.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
65 patients with plantar fasciopathy, that failed to respond to standard conservative treatments, were randomized to undergo extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) or modified endoscopic plantar fasciotomy. The results of this study suggested that both endoscopic plantar fasciotomy and shock wave therapy improved heel pain and function over a one year period.
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