Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP) versus Corticosteroid Injections for Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Trial:

Objectives:Plantar fasciitis is a chronic, degenerative breakdown of the plantar fascia that spans the bottom surface of the foot. The injury is associated with point tenderness at the medial side of the heel and pain and tightness with weight bearing. Corticosteroid (CS) injections are a fairly common treatment option after exhausting all other non-operative treatments. Autologous conditioned plasma (ACP) injections may optimize the healing environment for tissue regeneration and repair which may provide greater improvements in pain and function compared to corticosteroid injections. Thus, the purpose of this study was to compare the pain, function and quality of life in patients who have received an ACP injection versus a corticosteroid injection for the treatment of plantar fasciitis.Methods:We conducted a randomized controlled trial in patients with plantar fasciitis who were referred to our clinic from local primary care physicians. Patients were stratified by symptom duration (less than and greater ...