Safety and Feasibility of the Plantar Portal Technique in the Surgical Management of Plantar Fasciitis: A Cadaveric Study. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Introduction This study investigates the proximity of the portals and nearby motor and sensory nerves in endoscopic release of the plantar fascia and the safety and efficacy of the addition of a novel third (plantar) portal to improve access to the calcaneal spur.
Yilmaz E +5 more
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Objective To determine the modifiable risk factors associated with severity of plantar fasciitis and to formulate an objective scoring system for indexing plantar fasciitis in the non-athletic population.
Ranjeet Choudhary, Kishor Kunal
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Anatomical features of plantar fasciitis in various age cohorts: Based on magnetic resonance imaging
Background Due to the lack of further studies on the influence of age factors on plantar fasciitis, this study evaluates the characteristic observation points of magnetic resonance imaging in various age cohorts of patients with plantar fasciitis to help
Lei Zhang Ph.D +8 more
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Introduction: Plantar fasciitis and early osteoarthritis knee are the most common painful orthopedic conditions treated by orthopedic practitioners. This study is to assess the role of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection in the treatment of plantar ...
Karuna Shankar Dinkar +5 more
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Metatarsophalangeal joint extension changes ultrasound measurements for plantar fascia thickness
Background Ultrasound is an inexpensive method for quantifying plantar fascia thickness, especially in those with plantar fasciitis. Ultrasound has also been used to assess the effectiveness of various treatments for plantar fasciitis by comparing ...
Michael J. Granado +3 more
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Frequency of Plantar Fasciitis among Females in Teaching Profession
Objective: To find the frequency of plantar fasciitis among females teachers in Sialkot and to explore the relationship of heel pain due to plantar fasciitis with age, body mass index (BMI), type of shoes wearing and standing hours.
Riaz Hashmi +5 more
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What Makes Plantar Heel Spur Painful? A Matched Case-Control Study
Category: Hindfoot; Other Introduction/Purpose: Plantar heel spur has been considered one of the reasons for heel pain in plantar fasciitis although its pathophysiology is not clear.
Wonyong Lee MD +2 more
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Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma as conservative treatment in orthopaedics. a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Background. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the benefit of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in non-surgical orthopaedic procedures. Material and methods. We searched the Cochrane Wounds Specialized Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE
Cruciani, Mario +9 more
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Physiotherapists’ perceptions of problematic musculoskeletal soft tissue disorders [PDF]
Original article can be found at: http://www.ijtr.co.uk/ Copyright MA Healthcare Limited.Aims: Many common musculoskeletal disorders are resistant to existing management strategies,causing long-term pain and disability.
Byrne, G., Poltawski, L., Watson, T.
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PROMIS Scores for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis Before and After Gastrocnemius Recession
Category: Ankle; Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: There has been an established relationship between increased loading on the Achilles tendon and tension on the plantar fascia.
Mila Scheinberg MD +2 more
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