SynthesisAmerican journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation2025
Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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- Efficacy and Safety of Dextrose Prolotherapy Versus Corticosteroid Injections in Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2026Pooled it
- [Chronic plantar fasciitis: Effectiveness of stretching, ultrasound, and phonophoresis. A randomized clinical trial].Revista medica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social · 2026Trial
- Platelet-rich plasma in the management of musculoskeletal disorders: a narrative review of clinical evidence and practical considerations.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Effectiveness of Multiple Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for Olfactory Dysfunction.Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-facialeArticle
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aims to compare the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma and corticosteroids in treating plantar fasciitis, focusing on pain relief, foot function, and plantar fascia thickness to identify the optimal treatment approach.
designA comprehensive search of medical databases was conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, utilizing an extensive keyword strategy. Inclusion criteria encompassed prospective randomized controlled trials involving adult patients with plantar fasciitis treated with local platelet-rich plasma or corticosteroid injections, specifically assessing outcomes such as the visual analog scale, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society scores, and plantar fascia thickness.
resultsThe meta-analysis included 24 randomized controlled trials with 1653 participants. Platelet-rich plasma injections yielded significantly better visual analog scale scores compared to corticosteroid injections at 3 mos ( P = 0.03) and 6 mos ( P < 0.001), with no significant differences at 1 mo ( P = 0.12) and 12 mos ( P = 0.08). American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society scores demonstrated that platelet-rich plasma was superior to corticosteroid at 3 ( P = 0.05), 6 ( P < 0.001), and 12 mos ( P < 0.001), with no significant differences at 1 mo ( P = 0.31). Regarding plantar fascia thickness, there were no significant differences between platelet-rich plasma and corticosteroid at 1-1.5 mos ( P = 0.18), 3 mos ( P = 0.64), and 6 mos ( P = 0.05).
conclusionsPlatelet-rich plasma injections offer superior pain control compared to corticosteroids in the medium term (3-6 mos) but not in the short term or at 1 yr.
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