BACKGROUND: This study summarizes all literature assessing the long term effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection compared to corticosteroid injection to relieve pain and improve function in Plantar Fasciitis patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a PRISMA compliant systematic review of 5 databases and include a meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trial data comparing the two injections. RESULTS: Ten prospective trials were included with total number of 543 participants. The PRP group had significantly better pain scores at 3 months and 6 months follow-up. CONCLUSION: PRP injections provide better pain relief, compared to corticosteroids, in patients with plantar fasciitis.
BACKGROUND: This study summarizes all literature assessing the long term effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection compared to corticosteroid injection to relieve pain and improve function in Plantar Fasciitis patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a PRISMA compliant systematic review of 5 databases and include a meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trial data comparing the two injections. RESULTS: Ten prospective trials were included with total number of 543 participants. The PRP group had significantly better pain scores at 3 months and 6 months follow-up. CONCLUSION: PRP injections provide better pain relief, compared to corticosteroids, in patients with plantar fasciitis.
Authors: Meriç Uğurlar; Mesut Mehmet Sönmez; Özge Yapıcı Uğurlar; Levent Adıyeke; Hakkı Yıldırım; Osman Tuğrul Eren Journal: J Foot Ankle Surg Date: 2018 Sep - Oct Impact factor: 1.286