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Predictive Measurement for Windlass Change in Length and Selected Treatment Outcomes in Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
Published on: March 1, 2024
[Fasciitis plantaris]
Julie Dybdal1, Jonathan Jetsmark Bjerre-Bastos1, Finn Johannsen2
1Ortopædkirurgisk Afdeling M, Københavns Universitetshospital - Bispebjerg Hospital.
Abstract:
Fasciitis plantaris is a multifactorial disease with a lifetime prevalence of 10%. The course is often long and painful, causing patient frustration. This review shows treatment is primarily non-operative, with 90% of patients experiencing relief symptoms within one year. Based on current literature, first-line treatment is conservative with unloading, stretching, excentric exercise, correct shoe wear, and orthotics. Corticosteroids may be used as a supplement in persistent cases. Surgery is reserved for recalcitrant cases without improvement (> 12 months).
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