Effects of insoles adapted in flip-flop sandals in patients with persistent plantar heel pain: A sham-controlled randomised trial.

Objective: To evaluate the use of custom-made insoles adapted to flip-flops on pain intensity, foot function, and functional walking ability in individuals with persistent plantar heel pain in the short and medium term.

Design: Randomised controlled trial.

Setting: Flip-flop sandals in patients with persistent plantar heel pain.

Clinical results of ultrasound-guided intra-arterial embolization targeting abnormal neovessels for plantar fasciitis: 66 cases with up to 4 years of follow-up.

Background: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common cause of chronic heel pain, affecting young and older patients.

Methods: This retrospective study included patients with PF refractory to conservative treatment who underwent intra-arterial embolization of abnormal neovessels. All patients received temporary embolic material through a needle percutaneously inserted into the posterior tibial artery.

Randomized placebo controlled trial of phytoterpenes in DMSO for the treatment of plantar fasciitis.

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain in adults with an overall prevalence of 0.85% in the adult population of the US, affecting over 2 million adults annually. Most current treatment modalities are not supported by sufficient evidence to recommend one particular strategy over another.

Innovative approaches in the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis: comparison of pulsed radiofrequency ablation and surgical intervention.

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Pulsed Radiofrequency Ablation (PRFA) and surgery for treating chronic plantar fasciitis, focusing on pain relief and functional outcomes.

Methods: A prospective study involved 30 patients with chronic plantar fasciitis unresponsive to 12 months of conservative treatment. Patients were divided into PRFA (n = 17) and surgical (n = 13) groups.

The Importance of Preconditioning for the Sonographic Assessment of Plantar Fascia Thickness and Shear Wave Velocity.

Plantar fasciopathy is a very common musculoskeletal complaint that leads to reduced physical activity and undermines the quality of life of patients. It is associated with changes in plantar fascia structure and biomechanics which are most often observed between the tissue's middle portion and the calcaneal insertion. Sonographic measurements of thickness and shear wave (SW) elastography are useful tools for detecting such changes and guide clinical decision making.

Ultrasound-guided procedures for plantar fasciitis: a randomized clinical study.

Background: Corticosteroid injections are commonly used for the treatment of plantar fasciitis. In recent years, ultrasound-guided multipuncture treatment of the fascia has been described in the literature. Our study aimed to compare the effectiveness of these two techniques in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.

Effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy on plantar fascia thickness in plantar fasciitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Objective: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been used as a therapeutic option for plantar fasciitis. The objective was to investigate the effect of ESWT over the plantar fascia thickness.

Methods: MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, and SCOPUS databases were searched for randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of ESWT in patients with plantar fasciitis, comparing ESWT with another treatment.

[Translated article] Medial gastrocnemius proximal fasciotomy in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis: A systematic review.

Introduction: Plantar fasciitis is the main cause of heel pain in middle-aged patients. In chronic cases, limited ankle dorsiflexion caused by isolated gastrocnemius contracture is considered the main risk factor for suffering it. Therefore, in recent years the number of patients operated on by proximal fasciotomy of the medial gastrocnemius (FPGM) has increased to treat chronic plantar fasciitis.

Plantar Fasciitis as a Potential Early Indicator of Elevated Cardiovascular Disease Risk.

Background Plantar fasciitis is characterized by heel pain and is often associated with extended periods of walking or standing, improper footwear, and biomechanical imbalances. This condition primarily affects the bottom of the foot, particularly the area where the heel meets the arch. Despite its prevalence, the potential systemic effects, especially the relationship with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, require further illumination.

A Novel Combination Strategy of Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation and Corticosteroid Injection for Treating Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis: A Retrospective Comparison Study.

Introduction: The best treatment yielding clinical benefits was still equivocal and controversial for the treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciitis (PF). This study aimed to propose a novel combination strategy of ultrasound-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and corticosteroid injection (CI) for recalcitrant PF, and to compare its therapeutic effects with CI alone and continued conservative management.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed consecutive patients with recalcitrant PF who underwent combined strategy (RFA + CI), CI alone, and continue conservative treatment at our institution between October 2021 and February 2023.

Comparison of the Short-Term Effect between Iontophoresis and Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Unlabelled: Conservative treatments for plantar fasciitis have different levels of effectiveness, so it is necessary to personalize the therapeutic modality that improves the patients' symptoms.

Methods: A double-blinded randomized clinical trial was designed to evaluate the short-term efficacy of a physical treatment in chronic plantar fasciitis, namely iontophoresis, compared with radial shockwave therapy. Heel pain, health status using the EuroQol-5D questionnaire, and fascia thickness measured with ultrasound were evaluated.

Consensus statements and guideline for the diagnosis and management of plantar fasciitis in Singapore.

Introduction: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common cause of heel pain among the general population. The lack of standard practice guideline in Singapore presents challenges in education and clinical practice for this painful condition. These consensus statements and guideline were developed to streamline and improve the management of PF, covering key aspects such as diagnosis, investigations, risk factors, treatment modalities, monitoring and return to work/play.

Posterior Tibial Artery Blood Flow Velocity Is Increased in Patients with Plantar Heel Pain.

: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between posterior tibial artery blood flow velocity and plantar heel pain (PHP). : The PHP group comprised patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis with plantar heel pain during gait, and the control group comprised healthy participants without plantar heel pain. The peak systolic velocity of the posterior tibial artery was measured using ultrasonography; it was measured three times on each side, and the mean value was calculated.

Ultrasound imaging and shear wave elastography for the differential diagnosis of heel pain: a comparative cross-sectional study.

Purpose: In correlation with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), this study attempts to assess the effectiveness of the diagnostic of ultrasonography (US) features and shear wave elastography (SWE) in determining the different causes of heel pain.

Materials And Methods: 55 heels with a mean age of 38.33 ± 10.

Utility of Shear Wave Elastography for the Diagnosis of Plantar Fasciitis: Comparison Between Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Sides in Unilaterally Affected Patients.

Introduction: Plantar fasciitis (PF) can cause pain in the heel, which can affect everyday activities. While it often resolves on its own, diagnosing PF to rule out other hind foot conditions by imaging modality in cases of recurrence can be difficult. Methods such as MRI and ultrasonography are helpful, but the use of elastography, specifically shear wave elastography (SWE), as a tool for diagnosing PF is being studied.