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- - Ledderhose disease, characterized by plantar fibromas, is histologically similar to Dupuytren disease, which has been treated with radiotherapy for a long time.
- - Conservative treatments, like orthotic devices, can help manage symptoms of plantar fibromas, but they do not offer a cure.
- - Surgery is the primary treatment option, though it has a high failure rate, making radiotherapy a promising new alternative with encouraging results for managing this condition.
Article Abstract
Ledderhose disease (plantar fibromas) is histologically related to Dupuytren disease, which has been successfully treated for years with radiotherapy. Many conservative treatments have been advanced for plantar fibromas, including accommodative orthotic devices, which help but do not cure the disease. Surgery is considered the mainstay of treatment for this malady, but the failure rate has been as high as 100%, depending on the type of fasciectomy. Radiotherapy is a new, exciting modality that has shown promising results for treating plantar fibromas.
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