Early clinical results of the use of radiofrequency lesioning in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.

Sollitto, R J; Plotkin, E L; Klein, P G; Mullin, P · J Foot Ankle Surg · 1997

retrospective_cohort · Level III

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Abstract

In this paper the authors discuss plantar fascial heel pain, including its etiology and treatment. The results of a retrospective study using radiofrequency lesioning on plantar fascial heel pain are presented and discussed. Thirty-nine patients were treated with radiofrequency lesioning, and 92% of the patients experienced complete resolution of symptoms following the procedure.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy