IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr. Sushmita Kushwaha; Dr. Himanshu Kataria; Dr. Bhim Singh

Volume : VIII, Issue : X, October - 2019

COMPARISION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF PLATELET RICH PLASMA INJECTION WITH EXERCISES IN TREATMENT OF PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Dr. Sushmita Kushwaha, Dr. Himanshu Kataria, Dr. Bhim Singh

Abstract :

Introduction: Plantar fasciitis is most common cause of heel pain. Aim: To compare the effectiveness of platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection over exercises in treatment of plantar fasciitis. Material and methods: Sixty patients of plantar fasciitis were randomised into 2 groups of 30 each. One group received PRP injection and other group performed plantar fascia stretching exercises only. Follow up was done at 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Roles–Maudsley Subjective Pain Score (RMS) was used to assess outcome at each follow up. Results: Decrease in pain levels and functional improvement was seen in both the groups. Mean VAS scores were significantly better in PRP group at 2weeks (p=0.001), 4, 8 and 12 weeks(p<0.05). Mean RMS was statistically significant at 8weeks (p=0.001) follow up in PRP group compared to exercise group but found to be non significant at other follow ups (p>0.05). Conclusion: PRP injection was effective over exercises in management of plantar fasciitis.