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SynthesisArchives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery2023

Surgical treatment options for plantar fasciitis and their effectiveness: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Sandeep Krishan Nayar, Harry Alcock, Krishna Vemulapalli

Abstract readSystematic ReviewNetwork Meta-Analysis
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Synthesis in Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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9citing papers in PubMed, 2 pooled it
2.9field-weighted citation impact, top 9% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

9 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 12 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Sandeep Krishan NayarDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen's Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AG, UK. sandeep.nayar@doctors.org.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2202-580X
Harry AlcockDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen's Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AG, UK.
Krishna VemulapalliDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen's Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AG, UK.
Barking, Havering And Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust · GB

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTo date, there are no systematic reviews on the utility of surgical management for plantar fasciitis to guide best practice. This review aimed to evaluate the operative options for plantar fasciitis and their effectiveness.

methodsA systematic review and network meta-analysis were carried out in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. A search strategy was conducted on the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases. Quality was assessed using the ROBINS-I tool.

results17 studies involving 865 patients were included. Surgical options considered were open and endoscopic plantar fasciotomy, gastrocnemius release, radiofrequency microtenotomy and dry needling. All interventions resulted in improvement in VAS and AOFAS scores. No major complications were seen from any treatment modality.

conclusionsSurgical interventions are effective in providing short- to medium-term symptomatic relief for plantar fasciitis refractory to non-operative management. Current evidence is equivocal regarding treatment choice. Further large randomised studies are required to establish long-term outcomes and a management algorithm. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III.

Indexed as

Fasciitis, PlantarFasciotomyHumansMuscle, SkeletalPain MeasurementTreatment OutcomeGastrocnemius releasePlantar fasciitisPlantar fasciotomyRadiofrequency microtenotomy

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PMID36596990
OpenAlexW4313489292

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