| publication name | Prospective Randomized Evaluation of Local Injection of Allogeneic Growth Factors in Plantar Fasciitis |
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| Authors | Mahmoud Kandil ; Eslam A Tabl ; Adel Samy |
| year | 2020 |
| keywords | plantar fasciitis, allogeneic growth factors, lyophilized human platelet growth factors (L-GFs) |
| journal | Foot and Ankle International |
| volume | 1 |
| issue | 1 |
| pages | 1-7 |
| publisher | SAGE Publications |
| Local/International | International |
| Paper Link | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1071100720939066 |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Eslam Abd Elshafi Mohamady Tabl_paper.docx |
Abstract
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of injection of allogeneic growth factors in patients with plantar fasciitis. Methods: This study included 150 patients who were randomly divided into 2 equal groups; the patients were locally injected with allogeneic growth factors (GFs) (treatment group) or with saline 0.9% (control group). The patients were assessed using visual analog scale (VAS) and Foot Function Index–Revised short form (FFI-Rs) scores preinjection and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months postinjection. The patients were questioned about their satisfaction. Any adverse effects were recorded. Results: At baseline, there was no significant difference between both groups regarding the mean VAS and FFI-Rs scores. At 3-month follow-up, the reduction in mean VAS score was 87% in the treatment group and 55% in the control group (P < .001), and the reduction in mean FFI-Rs score was 62 …