Publications by authors named "Kam Ming Long"
Background Plantar fasciitis, a condition marked by persistent and often excruciating heel pain, frequently poses a formidable hurdle when conservative treatment approaches fall short. This multi-centered retrospective study embarks on a journey to explore the potential effectiveness of pulsed radiofrequency nerve ablation (RFNA), an innovative and less invasive procedure, as a novel avenue for treating recalcitrant plantar fasciitis. This investigation centers around a group of 24 patients who have faced the persistence of this challenging ailment.
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- The study focuses on understanding the healthcare resources and costs associated with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) in Malaysia.
- A modified Delphi panel of local experts validated clinical pathways and resource utilization, while a Markov model estimated the financial burden on patients.
- The findings reveal total annual costs of MYR 5981 in public settings and MYR 8581 in private settings, highlighting significant contributions from outpatient visits and medical devices to overall expenses.