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VOL. 3, ISSUE 1 (2021)
Comparative study of efficacy of corticosteroid versus analogues platelet rich plasma injection in the management of chronic plantar fasciitis in south Karnataka population
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Rajendra J, Gopinath, Haricharan L
Abstract
Background: Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain and is the result of degenerative process of planter fascia at its calcaneal attachment. Method: Out 50 patients 25 patients were injected corticosteroid 2ml (8 mg) along with 0.5ml of plain 2% xylocaine using 20 G wide bore needle. PRP prepared by blood with drawn from cubital vein with the help of BD vacutainer eclipse in three BD vacutainer tubes which is 2.7 ml tube that contains 0.35 ml of 3.2% of sodium citrate an anticoagulant. Blood was centrifuged twice, first time at 1200/rpm, second time 2400 rpm. The platelets were checked randomly by pathologist by Neubauers chamber or auto analyser. PPP was injected at tenderness site with the after injecting 2% of xylocaine with 20 G. Gauze needle and following for a week, 6th week, 3rd month and 6th months. Results: Clinical manifestation of base line study – 14 (56%) right heel in PRP group, 15 (60%) in corticosteroid group. In left heel 10 (40%) PRP group, 11 (40%) in corticosteroid group. Base line VAS 7.13 in PRP 7.21 in steroid group, Base line of AOFAS 53 (SD±5.11) in PRP, 54.60 (SD±3.32) in steroid group. Thickness of plantar fascia 5.70 mm in PRP group 5.58 in steroid group. In the comparison of VAS, AOFAS in both groups of PRP and steroids at 6th weeks, 3rd months, 6th months significant (p<0.001) results were observed. Conclusion: It was concluded that corticosteroid is more effective for short duration relief but PRP is more effective for long term relief. Results: VAS, AOFS, PRP, Corticosteroids Fasciitis, North Karnataka.
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Pages:19-23
How to cite this article:
Rajendra J, Gopinath, Haricharan L "Comparative study of efficacy of corticosteroid versus analogues platelet rich plasma injection in the management of chronic plantar fasciitis in south Karnataka population". International Journal of Orthopaedics Research, Vol 3, Issue 1, 2021, Pages 19-23
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