Authors: Rob Gordon, Eric Crawford, Joey Pratile, Canada
Purpose:
To determine whether ESWT is effective in decreasing the thickness of the plantar fascia as measured by the ultrasound.
Introduction:
Plantar fasciitis has exhibited hyaline degeneration ultrasound studies have shown thickening of the plantar fascia in patients with plantar fasciitis . This study attempts to determine whether ESWT alters the thickness of the plantar fascia.
Material and Methods:
30 patients were treated with ESWT at 1 81CV 1500 shocks. Pre and post ultrasounds were taken of a minimum of 1 year later. VAS was also recorded.
Results:
Minimum 1-year follow up shows that ESWT can decrease the plantar fascia thickness and VAS scores.
Conclusion:
ESWT is effective in decreasing pain and plantar fascHtis thickness in patients with plantar fasciitis .

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