Effect of Radiofrequency Treatment in Plantar Fasciitis Patients

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

108 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-04-15

Study Completion Date

2024-11-30

Brief Summary

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In adults, chronic plantar fasciitis stands as the predominant cause of persistent heel discomfort.Usually, individuals depict a pulsating pain concentrated around the point of origin of the plantar fascia on the calcaneus. Numerous randomized and non-randomized studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of radiofrequency as a treatment modality for chronic plantar heel pain.In this study, our objective is to assess the impact of radiofrequency modalities applied to the posterior tibial nerve and/or the calcaneal spur area, guided by ultrasound, on patient satisfaction, pain scores, and functional improvement in individuals with chronic plantar fasciitis

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Detailed Description

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Chronic plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of chronic heel pain in adults. Typically, patients describe a throbbing pain localized around the origin of the plantar fascia on the calcaneus. This pain is often most severe when taking the first steps in the morning or rising after sitting. It typically improves with activity but worsens with prolonged activity. The primary aim of heel spur treatment is to alleviate pain and restore function. Surgical interventions are recommended for chronic plantar heel pain resistant to conservative options. However, surgery may be associated with prolonged recovery, and in one study, superiority over conservative treatment was not demonstrated. Radiofrequency has been shown to be an effective treatment method for chronic plantar heel pain in many randomized and non-randomized studies. In many studies, most of these procedures are applied blindly based on anatomical landmarks, with attention drawn in many studies to applications targeting the terminal branches of the posterior tibial nerve or the spur region. Only a few studies have been performed using fluoroscopy and ultrasound guidance. Ultrasound guidance offers several advantages over fluoroscopy and blind landmark techniques, especially in interventional procedures targeting neural and soft tissues. These advantages include the ability to visualize vascular and neural structures, very low risk of vascular-neural injury, absence of radiation exposure, and superiority in cases of anatomical variation. However, a common point in many studies related to plantar fasciitis is that applications are either directed to the spur area or to neural structures leading to the heel region. In this study, we aim to compare the effects of radiofrequency modalities applied to the posterior tibial nerve and/or calcaneal spur area under ultrasound guidance on patient satisfaction, pain scores, and patient functionality in cases of chronic plantar fasciitis (heel spur).

Conditions

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Fasciitis, Plantar

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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posterior tibial nerve radiofrequency

posterior tibial nerve pulsed radiofrequency treatment

posterior tibial nerve radiofrequency

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

pulse radiofrequency at 45 V for 300 seconds at 42 degrees Celsius is applied to the posterior tibial nerve area. During the procedure, the temperature at the electrode tip is kept below 42°C. Following negative aspiration (in the absence of blood), 2 cc of 1% lidocaine + 4 mg dexamethasone is applied to the same area.

plantar fasciitis radiofrequency

calcaneal spur thermocoagulation radiofrequency treatment

plantar fasciitis radiofrequency

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

the spur area on the calcaneal bone is identified, and sensory and motor stimulations are applied using the RF cannula. If no sensory or motor response is elicited in the area, conventional radiofrequency at 45 V for 60 seconds at 80 degrees Celsius is applied to the spur area after confirming the placement of the RF cannula.

posterior tibial nerve and plantar fasciitis radiofrequency

posterior tibial nerve pulsed radiofrequency and calcaneal spur thermocoagulation radiofrequency treatment

posterior tibial nerve radiofrequency

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

pulse radiofrequency at 45 V for 300 seconds at 42 degrees Celsius is applied to the posterior tibial nerve area. During the procedure, the temperature at the electrode tip is kept below 42°C. Following negative aspiration (in the absence of blood), 2 cc of 1% lidocaine + 4 mg dexamethasone is applied to the same area.

plantar fasciitis radiofrequency

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

the spur area on the calcaneal bone is identified, and sensory and motor stimulations are applied using the RF cannula. If no sensory or motor response is elicited in the area, conventional radiofrequency at 45 V for 60 seconds at 80 degrees Celsius is applied to the spur area after confirming the placement of the RF cannula.

Interventions

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posterior tibial nerve radiofrequency

pulse radiofrequency at 45 V for 300 seconds at 42 degrees Celsius is applied to the posterior tibial nerve area. During the procedure, the temperature at the electrode tip is kept below 42°C. Following negative aspiration (in the absence of blood), 2 cc of 1% lidocaine + 4 mg dexamethasone is applied to the same area.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

plantar fasciitis radiofrequency

the spur area on the calcaneal bone is identified, and sensory and motor stimulations are applied using the RF cannula. If no sensory or motor response is elicited in the area, conventional radiofrequency at 45 V for 60 seconds at 80 degrees Celsius is applied to the spur area after confirming the placement of the RF cannula.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 18-65 years old,
* Heel pain for at least 6 months and a diagnosis of plantar fasciitis confirmed by direct radiography and physical examination,
* Visual analog scale is 4 or more
* No response to conservative treatment (medical and physical medicine modalities)

Exclusion Criteria

* History of trauma or calcaneus fracture,
* Osteoarthritis, Diabetes mellitus, chronic heart disease
* Presence of pregnancy,
* Pain due to peripheral neuropathy or ischemia
* Inability to tolerate injections in the heel area,
* Allergy to local anesthetics or steroids,
* Presence of an open wound on the side of the foot that the injection will be performed
* Local or systemic infection at the time of the procedure
* Previous steroid injection, radiofrequency application or ESWT (electroshock wave) treatment into the heel
* History of surgical intervention to the heel
* Presence of any functional limitation in the affected foot
* Presence of neurological, hepatic and/or metabolic diseases; dermatological infections, seronegative spondyloarthropathy, bleeding diathesis
* Failure to discontinue anticoagulant or antiaggregant within the specified periods
* Absence of follow-up throughout the study.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No