Comparative effectiveness of minimally invasive therapies for plantar fasciitis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis - PubMed
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- #Network meta-analysis
- #Plantar fasciitis
- #Minimally invasive therapies
- Plantar fasciitis is a common and disabling condition affecting both general and athletic populations.
- A systematic review and network meta-analysis of 63 randomized controlled trials with 4170 participants was conducted.
- Botulinum toxin A provided the greatest short-term improvements in pain and plantar fascia thickness.
- Prolotherapy was most effective for sustained pain relief.
- Corticosteroid injections yielded the largest short-term function gains.
- Platelet-rich plasma supported long-term improvements in both function and plantar fascia thickness.
- Extracorporeal shock wave therapy demonstrated broad efficacy across all domains and timepoints.
- Treatment strategies should be tailored to symptom duration and therapeutic goals.