Plantar fasciitis. Plantar fascial fibromatosis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: First Intervention group: Corticosteroid injection, methylprednisolone 40 mg in a volume of 1 cc with 1 cc of 2% lidocaine, injected one time at the site of maximum tenderness. Interv
Sponsors
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age over 18 years Existence of symptoms for more than 3 months Plantar fascia thickness above 4 mm on ultrasound examination VAS score equal to 6 and above
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of rheumatic diseases Diabetes or any malignancy Pregnancy Bleeding disorders Sores or infections at the injection site History of injections during the last 3 months Taking NSAIDS in the last week Suspicion of other diagnoses such as fractures or nerve disorders in the area
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Plantar fascia thickness. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Ultrasound device.;Pain. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 1 and 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale questionnaire.;Foot function. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 1 and 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Foot and Ankle disability index and Roles and Maudsley score questionnaires. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAli Birjandi
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed