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Thong-On S, Harutaichun P. Effects of customized insoles with medial wedges on lower extremity kinematics and ultrasonographic findings in plantar fasciitis persons. Sci Rep 2023; 13:8642. [PMID: 37244973 PMCID: PMC10221742 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-35862-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023] Open
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The customized insole is widely recommended as an effective intervention for pain reduction and foot function improvement in plantar fasciitis persons. However, it is unclear whether the additional correction of medial wedges could change the kinematics from the only insole. The objectives of this study were thus to compare customized insoles with and without medial wedges on lower extremity kinematics during gait and to determine the short-term effects of the customized insole with medial wedges on pain intensity, foot function, and ultrasonographic findings in plantar fasciitis persons. A within-subject, randomized, crossover design within motion analysis research laboratory was conducted among 35 persons with plantar fasciitis. Main outcome measures included joint motions of the lower extremity and multi-segment foot, pain intensity, foot function, and ultrasonographic findings. The customized insole with medial wedges produced less knee motion in the transverse plane and hallux motion in all planes during the propulsive phase than that without medial wedges (all p < 0.05). After the 3-month follow-up, the insoles with medial wedges decreased pain intensity and increased foot function. Abnormal ultrasonographic findings also decreased significantly after the 3-month treatment of insoles with medial wedges. Customized insoles with medial wedges seem superior to those without medial wedges on both multi-segment foot motion and knee motion during propulsion. Positive outcomes from this study supported the use of customized insoles with medial wedges as an effective conservative treatment in patients with plantar fasciitis.Trial registration: TCTR20210928006 (28/09/2021).
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- Suthasinee Thong-On
- Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University, 999 Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University, 999 Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
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Koz G, Kamanli A, Kaban N, Harman H. Efficacies of extracorporeal shockwave therapy and low-level laser therapy in patients with plantar fasciitis. Foot Ankle Surg 2023; 29:223-227. [PMID: 36737392 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2023.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Various conservative treatment methods can be administered in the early stages of plantar fasciitis (PF). The aim of the treatment is to enable the patient to return to the physical activity as soon as possible. AIM In this study it was aimed to compare efficacies of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) and Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) on patients with PF. DESIGN A local prospective cross-sectional study SETTING: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic of Sakarya University, Faculty of Medicine POPULATION: Patients aged 18-70 years, having ongoing heel pain for at least 3 months, and not using oral and/or parenteral corticosteroids in the last 6 months. METHODS A total of 40 patients with PF included in the current study. Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Roles and Maudsley Score (RMS), American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Association Score (AOFAS) and Foot Function Index (FFI) questionnaire were performed for all patients. ESWT and LLLT groups comprised of 22 (55%) and 18 (45%) patients, respectively. RESULTS We found significant improvements in scores based on the VAS, RMS, AOFAS, FFI in patients with PF and it was sustained for 3 months (p = 0.001, for all scores). While decrease in scores based on the VAS and FFI in LLLT group was statistically more significant compared to ESWT group (p = 0.014, p = 0.013), there was statistically less significant decrease in scores on the AOFAS in LLLT group than that of ESWT group (p = 0.032). CONCLUSIONS The results of this study indicated significant improvements in terms of pain, functional status and daily life activities following the administration of either of the treatments. Furthermore, LLLT was found to be significantly more effective for alleviating pain than ESWT in the treatment of PF.
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- Gökhan Koz
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mehmet Akif Ersoy State Hospital, Canakkale, Turkey.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Caner ÖC, Güneş S, Gökmen D, Ataman Ş, Kutlay Ş. The efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on plantar fasciitis in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial. Rheumatol Int 2022; 42:581-589. [PMID: 35122485 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-022-05098-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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The efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on chronic plantar fasciitis (PF) in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) remain unclear. To investigate the efficacy and tolerability of ESWT in patients with PF in axSpA. In this double-blind, randomized controlled trial, 22 axSpA patients with PF who had heel pain above 5 according to visual analog scale (VAS) over 3 months were randomly divided into 2 groups: ESWT and sham-ESWT. Both groups received a total of three treatments at 1-week intervals. All patients were assessed by the VAS, heel pressure algometry, Foot Function Index (FFI), and plantar fascia ultrasonography (thickness and morphology) at baseline, 1 week after each session, 4th and 8th week after the last therapy. The mean ± SD ages of the ESWT and sham-ESWT groups were 43.8 ± 8.2 and 48.5 ± 7.6 years, respectively. Significant time effects between the time points were observed in both groups in terms of VAS, pressure algometry, and FFI. There was a statistically significant decrease in pain, an increase in perceived pressure algometry values, and an improvement in activity restriction in the ESWT group compared to the sham-ESWT group. There was not a change in the plantar fascia thickness before and after the intervention in both groups. No side effects were observed during the treatment and follow-up. ESWT appears to be a safe and well-tolerated physical therapy modality for improving chronic refractory heel pain due to PF in patients with axSPA. This trial was registered to The Australian New Zealand clinical trial with the registration number ACTRN12618001954213. The enrollment began in 15/12/2018 and data collection stopped in 29/05/2020.
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- Özgür Can Caner
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Akşehir Parkhayat Hastanesi, Konya, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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Tognolo L, Giordani F, Biz C, Bernini A, Ruggieri P, Stecco C, Frigo AC, Masiero S. Myofascial points treatment with focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (f-ESWT) for plantar fasciitis: an open label randomized clinical trial. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2022; 58:85-93. [PMID: 34786906 PMCID: PMC9980534 DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.21.06814-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common cause of heel pain. Among the several conservative treatment options, extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is considered the standard treatment. However, recent studies suggest that PF may be sustained by a myofascial impairment proximal to the pain area with a biomechanical disequilibrium of the entire limb and pelvis. AIM By combining the concepts of fascial manipulation and ESWT, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the ESWT on myofascial points in a sample of subjects with PF. DESIGN Open label randomized controlled clinical trial. SETTING Outpatient clinic. POPULATION Patients with PF were randomly assigned to an experimental treatment group (EG), treated with focused ESWT on myofascial points, and a control group (CG), treated with the focused ESWT traditional approach on the medial calcaneal tubercle. METHODS Every patient underwent a 3-session program and follow-up after 1 and 4 months. Outcome measures included the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) and the Italian Foot Functional Index (17-iFFI). RESULTS Thirty patients were enrolled in the study. Four patients of the CG dropped out the study, therefore twenty-six patients were included in the final analysis. Improvement in 17-iFFI and FAOS scores was observed in both groups starting from the third treatment and confirmed at the 1-month and 4-month follow-ups, with earlier improvement in the score values observed in the EG. CONCLUSIONS Treatment of the myofascial points with ESWT in subjects suffering from plantar fasciitis could be an effective treatment option. It fosters the hypothesis that a global biomechanical re-equilibrium of the body would be necessary to completely solve the pathology. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT ESWT on myofascial points could provide an interesting alternative with better outcomes in terms of time needed for recovery compared to traditional ESWT for the conservative management of PF.
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- Lucrezia Tognolo
- Unit of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy -
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- School of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Oncology, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology (DiSCOG), University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- School of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Oncology, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology (DiSCOG), University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Institute of Human Anatomy, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Gatz M, Schweda S, Betsch M, Dirrichs T, de la Fuente M, Reinhardt N, Quack V. Line- and Point-Focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Achilles Tendinopathy: A Placebo-Controlled RCT Study. Sports Health 2021; 13:511-518. [PMID: 33586526 PMCID: PMC8404720 DOI: 10.1177/1941738121991791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a widely considered treatment option for Achilles tendinopathy. Line-focused ESWT is a novel technique treating a larger tendon area than point-focused ESWT. Monitoring capacities of clinical symptoms with ultrasound under ESWT treatment are unknown. HYPOTHESIS Point- and line-focused ESWT have a superior outcome than placebo ESWT. ESWT leads to morphological tendon changes detectable with ultrasound. STUDY DESIGN Single-blinded placebo-controlled randomized contolled trial. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 1. METHODS The study was conducted in 3 cohorts, namely ESWT point (n = 21), ESWT line (n = 24), and ESWT placebo (n = 21). Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Achilles (VISA-A) score was measured before the intervention (T0), after 6 weeks (T1), and after 24 weeks (T2). All cohorts performed daily physiotherapy for 24 weeks and received 4 sessions of point-focused, line-focused, or placebo ESWT in the first 6 weeks. Ultrasound was performed with B-mode, power Doppler, shear wave elastography (SWE) at T0 and T2 and with ultrasound tissue characterization (UTC) at T0, T1, and T2. Data were analyzed with a mixed analysis of variance and t test. RESULTS There was a significant VISA-A improvement over time for all groups (P < 0.001). ESWT point had the strongest VISA-A score improvement +23 (ESWT line: +18; ESWT placebo: +15), but there was no significant interaction between time and any of the groups: F(4, 116) = 1.393; P = 0.24. UTC, power Doppler, and B-mode could not show significant alterations over time. SWE revealed a significant increase of elastic properties for ESWT point in the insertion (t = -3.113, P = 0.03) and midportion (t = -2.627, P = 0.02) over time. CONCLUSION There is a significant VISA-A score improvement for all study groups without a statistically significant benefit for ESWT point or ESWT line compared with ESWT placebo. Tendon adaptation could only be detected with SWE for ESWT point. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The present study could not detect any statistically relevant effect of ESWT compared to placebo. SWE is able to demonstrate tendon adaptation.
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- Matthias Gatz
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Clinic, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Clinic, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Clinic, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, RWTH Aachen University Clinic, Aachen, Germany
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- Chair of Medical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Clinic, Aachen, Germany
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Kim DH, Choi JH, Park CH, Park HJ, Yoon KJ, Lee YT. The Diagnostic Significance of Ultrasonographic Measurement of the Achilles Tendon Thickness for the Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy in Patients with Heel Pain. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10102165. [PMID: 34067786 PMCID: PMC8157148 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10102165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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No consensus exists concerning the diagnostic role or cutoff value of the Achilles tendon thickness on ultrasonography (US) for the diagnosis of insertional Achilles tendinopathy. This study sought to assess the diagnostic utility of US measurement of the thickness and echogenicity of the Achilles tendon for the insertional Achilles tendinopathy in patients with heel pain, and to compare the results with those of the plantar fascia for the plantar fasciitis. We conducted US examinations in consecutive patients who presented with unilateral or bilateral heel pain at the foot clinic of a single tertiary hospital from February 2016 to December 2020. Each US evaluation assessed the thickness and echogenicity of the insertion area of the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia. We retrospectively compared these parameters between patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy or plantar fasciitis and normal controls and analyzed the diagnostic utility of these parameters. Based on clinical diagnosis, 44 feet were diagnosed with insertional Achilles tendinopathy, 109 feet were diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, and 32 feet were classified as normal. There was a significant difference in the thickness of the plantar fascia between the plantar fasciitis and normal control groups (p = 0.032). There was also a significant difference in the echogenicity of the plantar fascia between the plantar fasciitis and normal groups (p < 0.001). However, there was no significant difference in the thickness of the insertional area of the Achilles tendon between the insertional Achilles tendinopathy and normal groups (p = 0.132). There was a significant difference in the echogenicity of the insertional area of the Achilles tendon between the insertional Achilles tendinopathy and normal groups (p < 0.001). US measurement of the thickness of the insertional area of the Achilles tendon might not reflect the clinical status of insertional Achilles tendinopathy, unlike that of plantar fasciitis.
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- Du-Hwan Kim
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06973, Korea;
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 03181, Korea; (J.-H.C.); (C.-H.P.); (K.-J.Y.)
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 03181, Korea; (J.-H.C.); (C.-H.P.); (K.-J.Y.)
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- Department of Radiology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 03181, Korea;
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 03181, Korea; (J.-H.C.); (C.-H.P.); (K.-J.Y.)
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 03181, Korea; (J.-H.C.); (C.-H.P.); (K.-J.Y.)
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Gatz M, Bode D, Betsch M, Quack V, Tingart M, Kuhl C, Schrading S, Dirrichs T. Multimodal Ultrasound Versus MRI for the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Achilles Tendinopathy: A Prospective Longitudinal Study. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211006826. [PMID: 33912619 PMCID: PMC8047827 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211006826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Background: The diagnosis and monitoring of Achilles tendinopathy with imaging are challenging. There is a lack of studies comparing the diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), brightness mode ultrasound (B-mode), and power Doppler ultrasound with recent technologies such as ultrasound tissue characterization (UTC) and shear wave elastography (SWE). Purpose: To assess whether SWE and UTC, which offer quantitative values, show a superior diagnostic accuracy and capacity to detect structural improvement in Achilles tendinopathy compared with MRI, B-mode, or power Doppler. Study Design: Cohort study (diagnosis); Level of evidence, 2. Methods: Patients with insertional (n = 28) and midportion (n = 38) Achilles tendinopathy were evaluated at baseline and 6-month follow-up using MRI, B-mode, power Doppler, SWE, and UTC. Asymptomatic controls (n = 37) were evaluated at T0. Diagnostic accuracy was analyzed based on a quantitative receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis with quantitative cutoff values (anteroposterior diameter, Öhberg score, UTC echo type, Young modulus) and by semiquantitative Likert scale–based assessment of experienced physicians. Results: For diagnosing insertional Achilles tendinopathy, semiquantitative MRI and power Doppler were most favorable (diagnostic accuracy, 95%), while the cross-sectional area of MRI revealed 89% accuracy in the ROC analyses (area under the curve [AUC], 0.911; P < .001). For diagnosing midportion Achilles tendinopathy, semiquantitative MRI and B-mode were most favorable (diagnostic accuracy, 87%), while UTC echo types 3 and 4 revealed 86% and 87% accuracy, respectively, in the ROC analyses (AUC, 0.911 and 0.941, respectively; P < .001). However, for quantitative and semiquantitative evaluation of diagnostic accuracy in both insertional and midportion Achilles tendinopathy, there was no significant difference in favor of one imaging modality over the others. Compared with baseline, only SWE showed a significant change at the 6-month follow-up (P = .003-.035), but there were only fair to poor monitoring accuracies of 71% (insertion) and 60% (midportion). However, compared with the other modalities, the monitoring accuracy of SWE was significantly higher (P = .002-.039). Conclusion: There was no statistically significant difference in favor of one imaging modality over the others, but MRI revealed the highest overall diagnostic accuracy for the diagnosis of both insertional and midportion Achilles tendinopathy.
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- Matthias Gatz
- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany.,Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- University of Toronto Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Program (UTOSM), Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department for Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany.,Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Kantonsspital Luzern, Luzern, Switzerland
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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Gatz M, Betsch M, Quack V, Bejder L, Schrading S, Tingart M, Dirrichs T. Shear wave elastography for treatment monitoring of plantar fasciitis. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2020; 60:1137-1147. [PMID: 32955840 DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.20.10702-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. Monitoring therapy effects is challenging with conventional B-mode ultrasound. Shear wave elastography (SWE) provides important diagnostic information beyond B-mode, with typically lower tissue stiffness in symptomatic plantar fascia. Up to now little is known about SWE features for therapy monitoring in plantar fasciitis. We evaluated the clinical effects of a 3-month physical therapy based treatment and its influence on B-mode and SWE ultrasound findings in patients suffering from plantar fasciitis, correlating ultrasound findings to score-based symptom development. METHODS Prospective, IRB-approved clinical study in plantar fasciitis patients undergoing a 3-month physical therapy based treatment. Measurement time points were before (T0), after 1 (T1) and 3 (T2) months of treatment, consisting of clinical orthopedic (FFI, AOFAS-Score) and multimodal radiologic sonographic examinations (B-mode/SWE) using a high-resolution linear 18-MHz probe. RESULTS A total of 33 patients with 43 symptomatic plantar fascia were included. We found a significant (P<0.001) clinical score improvement (AOFAS +14, FFI-Pain -21, FFI-Function -18) between T0 and T2. Mean initial thickness (T0) of symptomatic plantar fascia was 4.2 (±1.2) mm, compared to 3.2 (±0.7) mm at the asymptomatic contralateral side (P<0.001). No significant thickness changes were seen at T1 (4.2±1.1 mm) and T2 (4.5±1.3 mm), even though clinical scores improved significantly. Mean initial stiffness (T0) of symptomatic plantar fascia was 59.57 (±43.3) kPa, compared to 83.23 (±47.3) kPa at the asymptomatic contralateral side (P<0.001). In contrast to B-mode ultrasound, SWE values increased significantly between T0 (59.6±43.3 kPa), T1 (82.6±47.3 kPa) and T2 (102.5±47.2 kPa) (P<0.001-0.009), with positive correlations for AOFAS/FFI-Pain/Function scores (r=0.285-0.473, P<0.001-0.002). CONCLUSIONS A physical therapy based treatment relieves plantar fasciitis symptoms during a 3-month period. In line with symptom reduction, stiffness (Young's-moduli) of plantar fascia increased significantly, while B-mode ultrasound revealed no measurable changes during the healing process. Shear wave elastography was able to quantify plantar fascia pathologies and their recovery under therapy.
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- Matthias Gatz
- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany -
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Hwang JT, Yoon KJ, Park CH, Choi JH, Park HJ, Park YS, Lee YT. Follow-up of clinical and sonographic features after extracorporeal shock wave therapy in painful plantar fibromatosis. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0237447. [PMID: 32776988 PMCID: PMC7416956 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has been used as a safe alternative treatment for refractory musculoskeletal diseases, such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy and gluteal tendinopathy, and various forms of fibromatosis including palmar or penile fibromatosis. However, there is limited published data for clinical and sonographic features of plantar fibromatosis after ESWT. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term clinical outcome of ESWT in ultrasonography-confirmed plantar fibromatosis and ultrasonographic changes of plantar fibroma after ESWT. Methods Medical charts of 26 patients (30 feet) with plantar fibromatosis confirmed by ultrasonography were reviewed. Finally, a total of 10 feet who underwent ESWT for “Poor” or “Fair” grade of Roles-Maudsley Score (RMS) and symptoms persisted for >6 months were included in this study. Short-term follow-up was conducted one week after ESWT and long-term follow-up time averaged 34.0 months. The Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and RMS were collected for the evaluation of clinical features. Follow-up ultrasonography was conducted at long-term follow-up and changes of plantar fibroma was assessed. A greater than 50% reduction in the NRS and achievement of a “good” or “excellent” grade in the RMS were regarded as treatment success. Additionally, medical charts of 144 patients (168 feet) with plantar fasciitis confirmed by ultrasonography were reviewed and subsequently, 42 feet who underwent ESWT with the same protocol were included for the comparison of clinical features. Results In plantar fibromatosis, baseline NRS (6.2 ± 1.3) and RMS (3.5 ± 0.5) were significantly improved at short-term follow-up (NRS, 1.8 ± 1.0; RMS, 2.0 ± 0.8, P < .001, respectively) and long-term follow-up (NRS, 0.6 ± 1.1; RMS, 1.4 ± 0.8, P < .001, respectively). Treatment success was recorded in seven feet (70.0%) at short-term follow-up and 8 feet (80%) at long-term follow-up, which is comparable to that of the plantar fasciitis group (28 feet, 66.7%; 35 feet, 83.3%, respectively). In long-term follow-up ultrasonography, mean fibroma thickness was reduced from 4.4±1.0 to 2.6±0.8 mm (P = .003); however, length and width were not significantly changed. There were no serious adverse effects. Conclusion While these are preliminary findings, and must be confirmed in a randomized placebo control study, ESWT can have a beneficial long-term effect on pain relief and functional outcomes in painful plantar fibromatosis. However, ESWT is unlikely to affect the ultrasonographic morphology of plantar fibroma, with the exception of reducing the thickness. Level of evidence Level III, retrospective cohort study.
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- Jin Tae Hwang
- Department of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Gatz M, Betsch M, Dirrichs T, Schrading S, Tingart M, Michalik R, Quack V. Eccentric and Isometric Exercises in Achilles Tendinopathy Evaluated by the VISA-A Score and Shear Wave Elastography. Sports Health 2020; 12:373-381. [PMID: 32003647 PMCID: PMC7787566 DOI: 10.1177/1941738119893996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Apart from eccentric exercises (EE), isometric exercises (ISO) might be a treatment option for Achilles tendinopathy. Shear wave elastography (SWE) provides information for diagnosis and for monitoring tissue elasticity, which is altered in symptomatic tendons. HYPOTHESIS Isometric exercises will have a beneficial effect on patients' outcome scores. Based on SWE, insertional and midportion tendon parts will differ in their elastic properties according to current symptoms. STUDY DESIGN Randomized clinical trial. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 2. METHODS Group 1 (EE; n = 20; 12 males, 8 females; mean age, 52 ± 8.98 years) and group 2 (EE + ISO; n = 22; 15 males, 7 females; mean age, 47 ± 15.11 years) performed exercises for 3 months. Measurement points were before exercises were initiated as well as after 1 and 3 months using the Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Achilles (VISA-A) score, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society score, and SWE (insertion and midportion). RESULTS Both groups improved significantly, but there were no significant interindividual differences (VISA-A; P = 0.362) between group 1 (n = 15; +15 VISA-A) and group 2 (n = 15; +15 VISA-A). The symptomatic insertion (symptomatic, 136.89 kPa; asymptomatic, 174.68 kPa; P = 0.045) and the symptomatic midportion of the Achilles tendon (symptomatic, 184.40 kPa; asymptomatic, 215.41 kPa; P = 0.039) had significantly lower Young modulus compared with the asymptomatic tendons. The midportion location had significantly higher Young modulus than the insertional part of the tendon (P = 0.005). CONCLUSION Isometric exercises do not have additional benefit when combined with eccentric exercises, as assessed over a 3-month intervention period. SWE is able to distinguish between insertional and midportion tendon parts in a symptomatic and asymptomatic state. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The present study shows no additional effect of ISO when added to baseline EE in treating Achilles tendinopathy. Different elastic properties of the insertional and midportion tendon have to be taken into consideration when rating a tendon as pathologic.
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- Matthias Gatz
- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy versus other therapeutic methods for chronic plantar fasciitis. Foot Ankle Surg 2020; 26:33-38. [PMID: 30502222 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2018.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2018] [Revised: 10/24/2018] [Accepted: 11/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND To conduct a meta-analysis comparing the efficacy of general ESWT with that of other therapies and to assess its effectiveness in chronic plantar fasciitis. METHODS A literature search was performed in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library for information from the earliest date of data collection to March 2018. Studies comparing the benefits and risks of extracorporeal shock wave therapy with those of other therapies for chronic plantar fasciitis were included. Statistical heterogeneity was quantitatively evaluated by a X2 test with the significance set as P<0.10 or I2>50%. RESULTS Thirteen trials consisting of 1,185 patients were included (637 patients were treated with ESWT; 548 patients, with OT). The results showed that patients treated with ESWT had increased success or improvement rates, an increased modified Roles & Maudsley (RM) score, a reduction of pain scales, reduced return to work time, and fewer complications than patients treated with other therapy methods (P<0.1). CONCLUSIONS Compared with patients who received other therapies for chronic plantar fasciitis, patients treated with ESWT responded better, had less complications and showed a clear difference in efficacy between ESWT and other therapy in chronic plantar fasciitis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, therapeutic study.
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Purcell RL, Schroeder IG, Keeling LE, Formby PM, Eckel TT, Shawen SB. Clinical Outcomes After Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis in a Predominantly Active Duty Population. J Foot Ankle Surg 2018; 57:654-657. [PMID: 29622498 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2017.11.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2016] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Chronic plantar fasciitis is a common cause of foot pain, with conservative treatment providing relief for most patients. However, because of the common occurrence of this pathology, this leaves many patients dissatisfied. The purpose of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) to treat chronic plantar fasciitis (PF) in a largely active duty population. A review of 82 patients (115 heels) who had undergone ESWT for chronic PF was performed. Outcome data were obtained by patient telephone interviews. All ESWT was conducted at 24 kV for 2000 shocks. Of the 82 patients (115 heels), 76 (93%; 111 heels) agreed to participate. Their mean age was 42 ± 10 years, with 41 males (54%) and 35 females (46%). The mean follow-up period was 42 ± 22 months. Of the patients, 73.6% were active duty military personnel. The mean preoperative pain score of 7.8 ± 2 had improved to 2.5 ± 2 at the last follow-up visit (p <.0001). Active duty patients reported a mean improvement in pain of 4.8 ± 3 compared with 6.8 ± 3 in non-active duty patients (p = .005). Of the 76 patients, 75 (98%) underwent 1 ESWT session, and 1 (2%) requiring 2 sessions. Overall, 74% of patients rated the outcome of their procedure as either good or excellent, with 87% stating that ESWT was successful. Ten patients (18%) left the military because of continued foot pain, with 76% able to return to running. For patients with chronic PF, these results support the use of ESWT to relieve pain in >85% of patients, with a preponderance for better pain relief in patients who are not active duty military personnel.
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- Richard L Purcell
- Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD.
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- Resident, Department of General Medical Education, Walter Reed Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
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- Resident, University of Georgetown School of Medicine, Washington, DC
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- Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
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- Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
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- Surgeon, OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Inst, Charlotte, NC
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Clinical effectiveness of multi-wavelength photobiomodulation therapy as an adjunct to extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the management of plantar fasciitis: a randomized controlled trial. Lasers Med Sci 2018; 34:583-593. [PMID: 30194553 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-018-2632-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The goal of our study was to investigate the cumulative effect of combining medium-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), as well as to compare between their relative effectiveness in the management of plantar fasciitis (PF). One hundred twenty participants with chronic PF, more than 6 months with failure to respond to conservative treatment, were randomly assigned into four equal groups. Participants received either ESWT with PBMT, ESWT (once a week), PBMT (three times a week), or sham-PBMT (three times a week) for three consecutive weeks. A home exercise program was also included for all four groups. Outcome measures included pressure pain threshold (PPT), visual analogue scale (VAS), and functional foot index disability subscale (FFI-d) that were collected prior to the first treatment session and at the end of the 3-week treatment period, as well as at a follow-up session, 12 weeks after the final treatment session. There were statistically significant improvements in post-intervention and follow-up PPT, VAS, and FFI-d values in all treatment groups (P < 0.0001). As for the sham-PBMT, no significant difference was found between the pre-, post-intervention and follow-up values (P > 0.05). Bonferroni correction test revealed that there was a significant difference between all the four groups in PPT, VAS, and FFI-d values (P < 0.0001). All active treatment groups maintained the treatment effect at the 12-week follow-up. Both ESWT and PBMT were effective in increasing PPT values, decreasing pain and increasing functional ability. Additionally, application of PBMT after ESWT was shown to be superior over ESWT and PBMT alone, and ESWT was superior over PBMT in terms of reducing pain sensitivity and increasing function.Level of Evidence II.
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Bicer M, Hocaoglu E, Aksoy S, İnci E, Aktaş İ. Assessment of the Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis with Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2018; 108:100-105. [PMID: 29634309 DOI: 10.7547/15-106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has recently been used as a new treatment modality for plantar fasciitis. We aimed to determine the efficacy of ESWT by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings. METHODS Thirty patients with plantar fasciitis who had received no treatment for 6 months were included. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy was applied once a week for a total of three sessions (frequency of 12-15 Hz, 2-3 bars, and 2,500 pulses). All of the patients were assessed with the visual analog scale, a 6-point evaluation scale, the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS), and MRI findings before and 3 months after ESWT. Visual analog scale scores were used in determining the pain level of patients in the morning, during activity, and at rest. Foot and ankle-related problems were evaluated with the FAOS. RESULTS The duration of painless walking according to the 6-point rating scale, the FAOS, and pain showed significant improvements after ESWT ( P < .05). Significant decreases in MRI findings, including thickening of the plantar fascia, soft-tissue edema, and bone marrow edema, were observed after treatment ( P < .05). CONCLUSIONS Extracorporeal shockwave therapy is a safe and effective treatment that yields favorable results in improvement of pain and function for plantar fasciitis. An MRI is useful for determining response to ESWT for these patients.
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- Mualla Bicer
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bakirköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Bakirköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Bakirköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Bakirköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Roerdink R, Dietvorst M, van der Zwaard B, van der Worp H, Zwerver J. Complications of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in plantar fasciitis: Systematic review. Int J Surg 2017; 46:133-145. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2017.08.587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2017] [Accepted: 08/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Versus Kinesiology Taping in the Management of Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Arch Rheumatol 2017; 32:227-233. [PMID: 30375530 DOI: 10.5606/archrheumatol.2017.6059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2016] [Accepted: 01/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Objectives This study aims to compare the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and kinesiology taping in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Patients and methods The study included 80 patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. The patients were randomized into two groups as ESWT (9 males, 28 females; mean age 47.8±12.4 years; range 40 to 55 years) and kinesiology taping (KT, 7 males, 26 females; mean age 47.7±9.8 years; range 40 to 55 years) groups. Groups were similar regarding age, sex, and body mass index (all p>0.05). Three patients in ESWT group and seven patients in KT group were lost to follow-up. ESWT was applied once a week for five weeks, while KT was applied every five days for five weeks. Patients' pain and functional status were evaluated with visual analog scale, heel tenderness index, and foot and ankle outcome score before and after treatment. Results At the study onset, there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in their visual analog scale, heel tenderness index, and foot and ankle outcome scores. Five weeks later, both groups showed significant improvement in all parameters (p<0.05), but no significant differences were observed between the groups in the visual analog scale, heel tenderness index, and foot and ankle outcome score scores. Conclusion Both ESWT and KT treatments improved pain levels and function and quality of life in individuals with plantar fasciitis. Neither method was superior in treating plantar fasciitis.
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Acar N. Low-energy versus middle-energy extracorporeal shockwave therapy for the treatment of snapping scapula bursitis. Pak J Med Sci 2017; 33:335-340. [PMID: 28523033 PMCID: PMC5432700 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.332.12262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been used successfully in treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Our objective was to assess the effectiveness of low versus middle-energy ESWT on snapping scapula bursitis. METHODS Thirty-five patients, divided into two groups, group (L), received low-energy ESWT, group (M) received middle-energy ESWT. Groups were evaluated at 1,3,6 and 12 months using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the Constant-Murley scoring (CMS) and the Roles and Maudsley criteria. RESULTS In groups (L) and (M), VAS average values after 1,3,6 months and one year were (43±5.17, 38±4.33, 28±4.18 and 19±3.39) and (37±4.85, 26±4.74, 21±4.45 and 7±3.42) respectively. At six and twelve months, statistical difference was detected, P (0.034, 0.026) respectively. After one year of completing the treatment, the average values of CMS were (83.5±6.44 and 91±5.33) respectively, P=0.046. Roles and Maudsley criteria demonstrated that, patients in group (L), 6 (35%) excellent, 5 (29%) good, 4 (24%) acceptable and 2 (12%) had poor results. Whereas, patients in group (M), 11 (61%) excellent, 3 (17%) good, 3 (17%) acceptable and 1 (5%) had poor results. CONCLUSION Although low-energy ESWT showed good early-term results, but middle-energy ESWT protocol demonstrated better early-term, Mid-term, and late-term results.
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- Nihat Acar
- Nihat Acar, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Catalca Ilyas Cokay Hospital, Catalca, Istanbul, Turkey
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Sun J, Gao F, Wang Y, Sun W, Jiang B, Li Z. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is effective in treating chronic plantar fasciitis: A meta-analysis of RCTs. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e6621. [PMID: 28403111 PMCID: PMC5403108 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000006621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common reason for heel pain. The efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) as an ideal alternative to conservative treatments and surgery is controversial, and almost all previous articles compared general ESWT with placebo without indicating the kind of shock wave. We undertook a meta-analysis to compare the efficacy of general ESWT, focused shock wave (FSW), and radial shock wave (RSW) with placebo, to assess their effectiveness in chronic PF. METHODS The PubMed, Medline, EmBase, Web of Science, and Cochrane library databases were searched for studies comparing FSW or RSW therapy with placebo in chronic PF. Clinical outcomes included the odds ratios (ORs) of pain relief, pain reduction, and complications. Relevant data were analyzed using RevMan v5.3. RESULTS Nine studies involving 935 patients were included. ESWT had higher improvement rates than the placebo group (OR 2.58, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.97-3.39, P < .00001). ESWT had markedly lower standardized mean difference than placebo, with heterogeneity observed (standardized mean difference 1.01, 95% CI -0.01 to 2.03, P = .05, I = 96%, P < .00001). FSW and RSW therapies had greater therapeutic success in pain relief than the placebo group (OR 2.17, 95% CI 1.49-3.16, P < .0001; OR 4.63, 95% CI 1.30-16.46, P = .02), but significant heterogeneity was observed in RSW therapy versus placebo (I = 81%, P = .005). CONCLUSION This meta-analysis suggested that FSW therapy can relieve pain in chronic PF as an ideal alternative option; meanwhile, no firm conclusions of general ESWT and RSW effectiveness can be drawn. Due to variations in the included studies, additional trials are needed to validate these conclusions.
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- Jiale Sun
- The Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College
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- Centre for Osteonecrosis and Joint-Preserving & Reconstruction, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Key Laboratory of Arthritic and Rheumatic Diseases, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, National Health and Family Planning Commission of the People's Republic of China
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedics, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Centre for Osteonecrosis and Joint-Preserving & Reconstruction, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Key Laboratory of Arthritic and Rheumatic Diseases, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, National Health and Family Planning Commission of the People's Republic of China
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedics, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Centre for Osteonecrosis and Joint-Preserving & Reconstruction, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Key Laboratory of Arthritic and Rheumatic Diseases, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, National Health and Family Planning Commission of the People's Republic of China
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Radinmehr H, Nakhostin Ansari N, Naghdi S, Olyaei G, Tabatabaei A. Effects of one session radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy on post-stroke plantarflexor spasticity: a single-blind clinical trial. Disabil Rehabil 2017; 39:483-490. [PMID: 26971745 DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2016.1148785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Purpose To examine the effects of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (rESWT) on plantarflexor spasticity after stroke. Method Twelve patients with stroke were randomly included for this prospective, single-blind clinical trial. Patients received one rESWT session (0.340 mJ/mm2, 2000 shots) on plantarflexor muscle. The Modified Modified Ashworth Scale (MMAS), H-reflex tests, ankle range of motion (ROM), passive plantarflexor torque (PPFT) and timed up and go test (TUG) were measured at baseline (T0), immediately after treatment (T1) and one hour after the end of the treatment (T2). Results Patients had improved the MMAS scores for both the gastrocnemius and the soleus muscles, active and passive ROM, PPFT and TUG over time after rESWT. For the PPFT, it was greater at high velocity than at low velocity, and there was a significant three-way interaction between time, knee position (extended/flexed) and velocity (low/high). The H-reflex latency had decreased at T1, but there was no significant effect on Hmax/Mmax ratio. Conclusions The rESWT improved plantarflexor spasticity, and the effects sustained for one hour, whereas it was not effective in improving spinal excitability. Implications for Rehabilitation One session radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) is safe and effective in improving post stroke plantarflexor spasticity, ankle active and passive range of motion, passive torque, and walking capability. The spasticity scores improved for both the gastrocnemius and the soleus muscles and persisted one hour after rESWT. The magnitude of resistive plantarflexor passive torque in the knee extended position and high velocity was larger over time suggesting greater gastrocnemius spasticity than soleus. The rESWT had no significant effects on alpha motorneuron excitability.
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- Hojjat Radinmehr
- a Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- a Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- a Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- a Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- a Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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Plantar fascia segmentation and thickness estimation in ultrasound images. Comput Med Imaging Graph 2017; 56:60-73. [PMID: 28242379 DOI: 10.1016/j.compmedimag.2017.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2016] [Revised: 01/09/2017] [Accepted: 02/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Ultrasound (US) imaging offers significant potential in diagnosis of plantar fascia (PF) injury and monitoring treatment. In particular US imaging has been shown to be reliable in foot and ankle assessment and offers a real-time effective imaging technique that is able to reliably confirm structural changes, such as thickening, and identify changes in the internal echo structure associated with diseased or damaged tissue. Despite the advantages of US imaging, images are difficult to interpret during medical assessment. This is partly due to the size and position of the PF in relation to the adjacent tissues. It is therefore a requirement to devise a system that allows better and easier interpretation of PF ultrasound images during diagnosis. This study proposes an automatic segmentation approach which for the first time extracts ultrasound data to estimate size across three sections of the PF (rearfoot, midfoot and forefoot). This segmentation method uses artificial neural network module (ANN) in order to classify small overlapping patches as belonging or not-belonging to the region of interest (ROI) of the PF tissue. Features ranking and selection techniques were performed as a post-processing step for features extraction to reduce the dimension and number of the extracted features. The trained ANN classifies the image overlapping patches into PF and non-PF tissue, and then it is used to segment the desired PF region. The PF thickness was calculated using two different methods: distance transformation and area-length calculation algorithms. This new approach is capable of accurately segmenting the PF region, differentiating it from surrounding tissues and estimating its thickness.
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Rosso F, Bonasia DE, Marmotti A, Cottino U, Rossi R. Mechanical Stimulation (Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields "PEMF" and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy "ESWT") and Tendon Regeneration: A Possible Alternative. Front Aging Neurosci 2015; 7:211. [PMID: 26617513 PMCID: PMC4637423 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2015.00211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2015] [Accepted: 10/26/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The pathogenesis of tendon degeneration and tendinopathy is still partially unclear. However, an active role of metalloproteinases (MMP), growth factors, such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and a crucial role of inflammatory elements and cytokines was demonstrated. Mechanical stimulation may play a role in regulation of inflammation. In vitro studies demonstrated that both pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) increased the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokine such as interleukin (IL-6 and IL-10). Moreover, ESWT increases the expression of growth factors, such as transforming growth factor β(TGF-β), (VEGF), and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1), as well as the synthesis of collagen I fibers. These pre-clinical results, in association with several clinical studies, suggest a potential effectiveness of ESWT for tendinopathy treatment. Recently PEMF gained popularity as adjuvant for fracture healing and bone regeneration. Similarly to ESWT, the mechanical stimulation obtained using PEMFs may play a role for treatment of tendinopathy and for tendon regeneration, increasing in vitro TGF-β production, as well as scleraxis and collagen I gene expression. In this manuscript the rational of mechanical stimulations and the clinical studies on the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave (ESW) and PEMF will be discussed. However, no clear evidence of a clinical value of ESW and PEMF has been found in literature with regards to the treatment of tendinopathy in human, so further clinical trials are needed to confirm the promising hypotheses concerning the effectiveness of ESWT and PEMF mechanical stimulation.
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- Federica Rosso
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, AO Mauriziano Umberto ITorino, Italy
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