Efficacy of Platelet rich Plasma in relieving pain and improving function in Plantar Fasciitis

Dr. Vikram Sharma; Dr. Vivek Chandak

Volume : IX, Issue : V, May - 2020

Efficacy of Platelet rich Plasma in relieving pain and improving function in Plantar Fasciitis

Dr. Vikram Sharma, Dr. Vivek Chandak

Abstract :

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) which is an autologus blood derived product, has in recent years emerged as a safe and cost effective therapy for pain relief and functional improvement in a variety of orthopaedic conditions like tennis elbow and plantar fasciitis . This study was undertaken to evaluate its efficacy and safety in patients of plantar fasciitis.74 patients were included in this study. Relief from pain and functional improvement were evaluated using VAS and FHSQ scores, before the procedure and at 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 24 weeks after the procedure. In our study, patients showed statistically significant improvement across both the measures of outcome. Mean value of VAS scores were 79.7 at 0 weeks, 37.2at 6 weeks (p value .0036) , 30.07 at 12 weeks( p value .001) and 28.8 at 24 weeks( p value .0014). Mean value of FHSQ improved from 68.2 at 0 weeks to37.6 at 6 weeks (p value .0018), 31.4 at 12 weeks (p value .001) and 29.7 at 24 weeks (p value .001). Based on these findings we can conclude that PRP when appropriately given provides significant relief from pain and improves function when injected locally in patients of plantar fasciitis. However further studies with larger number of patients and follow up of longer duration are required to further establish its long term efficacy