Year: 2021
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Background: Plantar fasciopathy is the most common cause of plantar heel pain. No enough evidence in literature strongly supports the effectiveness of any specific treatment for such conditions. Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of a modified surgical technique for endoscopic release of plantar fascia. Patients and methods: A total of 29 feet in 25 patients with plantar fasciopathy for at least one year and resistant for at least two modalities of conservative treatment for six months were involved in this prospective study. All patients had been diagnosed clinically and the study was carried at the Department of Orthopedics, AL-Hussein University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University in the period between December 2019 and September 2020. Results: The mean AOFAS preoperative score had improved from 51.36 to 89.44 after six months follow-up. While The VAS score dropped from 85 preoperative to 12.6. Eighty four (84%) of patients had satisfactory outcomes according to Roles and Madsuley criteria. No major complications were recorded. Conclusion: Endoscopic plantar fascia release could be a viable alternative for management of chronic resistant plantar fasciopathy.
Source: Al-Azhar Medical Journal
Institutions: Al-Azhar University, Al-Azhar University, Al Azhar University
Language: English
Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W3136610291