Autologous PRP injection: A safe solution for plantar fasciitis

Abstract

Background

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain and in its severe forms it can lead to functional disability also. This study has been taken up to evaluate the role of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in managing chronic severe plantar fasciitis when other techniques have failed. This article also focuses on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, other non-operative treatment modalities and surgical options earlier used for plantar fasciitis.

Methods

For 92 patients of plantar fasciitis, PRP was prepared by double spinning technique, and then immediately injection was given after dorsiflexion of the ankle and injecting from the medial aspect of the foot. It was done as a day care procedure and the patients were examined after 1 week, 4 weeks and 12 weeks after the procedure.

Results

After 12 weeks review, more than 60 patients showed great improvement in pain, with their VAS score of pain being below 7.

Conclusion

The article suggests good and effective use of PRP in treatment of plantar fasciitis, along with being a simple and safe procedure.