Effectiveness of Platelet-rich Plasma Injections for Plantar Fasciitis: A Patient Reported Outcomes Evaluation
Category: Other Introduction/Purpose: Steroid injection is a common treatment for Plantar fasciitis (PF) but has high recurrence rates. Platelet- rich plasma (PRP) injections have been used as an alternative treatment. Our aim was to review the effectiveness of PRP injection. Methods: All patients w...
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| author | Andrea Pujol Nicolas FRCS Alys Nicholson MBBS, MRCS Jayasree R. Ramaskandhan BPT, MPT, MSc, PhD Malik Siddique FRCS Paulo Torres Mohammad Alkhreisat MD, FRCS Sultan Qasim Simon Chambers FRCS |
| author_facet | Andrea Pujol Nicolas FRCS Alys Nicholson MBBS, MRCS Jayasree R. Ramaskandhan BPT, MPT, MSc, PhD Malik Siddique FRCS Paulo Torres Mohammad Alkhreisat MD, FRCS Sultan Qasim Simon Chambers FRCS |
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| description | Category: Other Introduction/Purpose: Steroid injection is a common treatment for Plantar fasciitis (PF) but has high recurrence rates. Platelet- rich plasma (PRP) injections have been used as an alternative treatment. Our aim was to review the effectiveness of PRP injection. Methods: All patients who underwent PRP injection for PF between 2015 and 2021 were included in this study. Clinical results and patient reported outcomes (MOX-FQ scores, EQ-5D and FAOS scores) were collected pre and post-operatively. Results: A total of 34 patients underwent PRP injection between 2015 and 2021 (mean age 34 years). There was a 71% PROMs response rate (80% female with, mean age 53). The mean duration of symptoms was 4 years and the median follow up time was 4.2 years. 77.1% were satisfied with overall outcomes of treatment with PRP injections (p < 0.05). 68.1% of patients reported satisfaction with pain relief. 74.6% were satisfied with return to activities of daily living. 72.6% were satisfied with return to recreational activities. 59% reported improvement in quality-of-life post treatment. 64% were happy to receive the same treatment again; 13.6% would not have the procedure again. 2 patients had severe pain within 2 weeks following the injection but symptoms settled. No other complications. Conclusion: PF is considered to be a self-limiting condition but can be debilitating whilst awaiting resolution of symptoms which can take upwards of 12 months to fully resolve. PRP injection provides effective pain relief for PF at 4 years follow up. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d7fedc212b48429c9fccf126bd10441e2023-12-26T08:05:55ZengSAGE PublishingFoot & Ankle Orthopaedics2473-01142023-12-01810.1177/2473011423S00298Effectiveness of Platelet-rich Plasma Injections for Plantar Fasciitis: A Patient Reported Outcomes EvaluationAndrea Pujol Nicolas FRCSAlys Nicholson MBBS, MRCSJayasree R. Ramaskandhan BPT, MPT, MSc, PhDMalik Siddique FRCSPaulo TorresMohammad Alkhreisat MD, FRCSSultan QasimSimon Chambers FRCSCategory: Other Introduction/Purpose: Steroid injection is a common treatment for Plantar fasciitis (PF) but has high recurrence rates. Platelet- rich plasma (PRP) injections have been used as an alternative treatment. Our aim was to review the effectiveness of PRP injection. Methods: All patients who underwent PRP injection for PF between 2015 and 2021 were included in this study. Clinical results and patient reported outcomes (MOX-FQ scores, EQ-5D and FAOS scores) were collected pre and post-operatively. Results: A total of 34 patients underwent PRP injection between 2015 and 2021 (mean age 34 years). There was a 71% PROMs response rate (80% female with, mean age 53). The mean duration of symptoms was 4 years and the median follow up time was 4.2 years. 77.1% were satisfied with overall outcomes of treatment with PRP injections (p < 0.05). 68.1% of patients reported satisfaction with pain relief. 74.6% were satisfied with return to activities of daily living. 72.6% were satisfied with return to recreational activities. 59% reported improvement in quality-of-life post treatment. 64% were happy to receive the same treatment again; 13.6% would not have the procedure again. 2 patients had severe pain within 2 weeks following the injection but symptoms settled. No other complications. Conclusion: PF is considered to be a self-limiting condition but can be debilitating whilst awaiting resolution of symptoms which can take upwards of 12 months to fully resolve. PRP injection provides effective pain relief for PF at 4 years follow up.https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011423S00298 |
| spellingShingle | Andrea Pujol Nicolas FRCS Alys Nicholson MBBS, MRCS Jayasree R. Ramaskandhan BPT, MPT, MSc, PhD Malik Siddique FRCS Paulo Torres Mohammad Alkhreisat MD, FRCS Sultan Qasim Simon Chambers FRCS Effectiveness of Platelet-rich Plasma Injections for Plantar Fasciitis: A Patient Reported Outcomes Evaluation Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics |
| title | Effectiveness of Platelet-rich Plasma Injections for Plantar Fasciitis: A Patient Reported Outcomes Evaluation |
| title_full | Effectiveness of Platelet-rich Plasma Injections for Plantar Fasciitis: A Patient Reported Outcomes Evaluation |
| title_fullStr | Effectiveness of Platelet-rich Plasma Injections for Plantar Fasciitis: A Patient Reported Outcomes Evaluation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effectiveness of Platelet-rich Plasma Injections for Plantar Fasciitis: A Patient Reported Outcomes Evaluation |
| title_short | Effectiveness of Platelet-rich Plasma Injections for Plantar Fasciitis: A Patient Reported Outcomes Evaluation |
| title_sort | effectiveness of platelet rich plasma injections for plantar fasciitis a patient reported outcomes evaluation |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011423S00298 |
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