Highlights
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Today’s Research Article: PRP beats steroids for plantar fasciitis—more relief, better function, zero complications.
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Questions from the Field: High-concentration PRP + real expectations = happier patients, faster.
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Today’s Research Article
Comparison of midterm results of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) versus Steroid for plantar fasciitis: A randomized control trial of 118 patients
Ankit Khurana, Vaneet Dhankhar, Navneet Goel, Rishi Gupta, Ashish Goyal
Summary:
This randomized controlled trial compared the midterm outcomes of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) versus steroid injections for plantar fasciitis in 118 patients who failed conservative therapy. Patients were randomized to receive either PRP or corticosteroid injections and were followed for six months, with pain assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and function assessed via the AOFAS hindfoot score. PRP demonstrated significantly greater reductions in pain at all follow-up intervals (2 weeks to 6 months) and showed superior functional improvement at 6 months compared to steroids.
The PRP group saw a 94.5% reduction in pain versus 79.7% in the steroid group at 6 months, and had a significantly higher mean AOFAS score (95.1 vs. 86.0). Importantly, no complications were reported in either group, and no patients required repeat injections. The study concludes that PRP is a more effective and safer alternative to steroid injections for sustained pain relief and functional recovery in plantar fasciitis.
Doctor-to-Patient Talking Points on Why to Choose PRP (Based on the Study):
