| publication name | Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy versus injection of platelet rich plasma for resistant plantar fasciopathy |
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| Authors | A M A Othman; Islam Hassan Ali Hegazy |
| year | 2015 |
| keywords | Plantar fasciopathy;Endoscopic release;Platelet rich plasma injection |
| journal | Journal of orthopedics |
| volume | I2 |
| issue | 2015 |
| pages | 176-181 |
| publisher | Elsevier |
| Local/International | International |
| Paper Link | Not Available |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
Background Resistant plantar fasciopathy is a common orthopedic problem. Aim Comparing two different methods of treatment. Methods Fifty patients with chronic resistant plantar fasciopathy were divided into two groups. The first included 23 patients treated by endoscopic release of plantar fascia (EPF) and the second included 27 patients treated by injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Results In the EPF group, the average VAS improved from 8.28 to 2.35. The average AOFAS improved from 65 to 94. In the PRP group, average VAS improved from 8.22 to 2.9 and the average AOFAS improved from 66 to 92. Conclusion Both methods gave comparable results at late follow-up.