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Ultrasonic Fasciotomy for the Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciopathy: A Prospective Study.
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Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine [Clin J Sport Med] 2024 Jul 01; Vol. 34 (4), pp. 335-340. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Feb 23. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Objective: To evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of an ultrasonic fasciotomy for plantar fasciopathy.<br />Design: Prospective observational study.<br />Setting: Tertiary care academic medical center.<br />Participants: Patients with chronic plantar fasciopathy refractory to standard, conservative treatments were included in this study.<br />Interventions: Patients underwent ultrasonic fasciotomy of the plantar fascia.<br />Main Outcome Measures: The primary outcome measures were change in visual analog scale at 12 and 52 weeks post-procedure compared with baseline as well as patients' self-reported satisfaction with the procedure.<br />Results: Sixty-seven patients were included. There was a significant improvement in visual analog scale at all follow-up time points, with an average overall improvement of 5.87 ( P < 0.0001). 94% of patients reported satisfaction with the outcomes of their procedure at 12 and 52 weeks. No procedural complications were seen.<br />Conclusions: This study demonstrates that an ultrasonic fasciotomy is a safe and effective treatment option for chronic plantar fasciopathy, with continued symptom improvement and a high degree of patient satisfaction up to 52 weeks post-procedure.<br />Clinical Relevance: These findings suggest that an ultrasonic fasciotomy should be considered for patients with chronic plantar fasciopathy refractory to conservative treatments.<br />Competing Interests: The authors report no conflicts of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1536-3724
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38407211
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/JSM.0000000000001215