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  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Plantar fasciitis affects 10% of the population, causing prolonged and painful symptoms.
  • The condition frequently leads to patient frustration due to its chronic nature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on the treatment of plantar fasciitis.
  • To outline evidence-based, non-operative management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of existing studies on plantar fasciitis treatment.
  • Analysis of conservative and surgical interventions.

Main Results:

  • Non-operative management provides symptom relief for 90% of patients within one year.
  • Conservative first-line treatments include unloading, stretching, eccentric exercises, proper footwear, and orthotics.
  • Corticosteroids offer supplementary relief for persistent cases.

Conclusions:

  • Conservative treatment is the primary approach for plantar fasciitis.
  • Surgery is indicated only for refractory cases unresponsive to conservative care for over 12 months.