Effect of Additional Sural Nerve PRF in Chronic Heel Pain
Recruiting
Observational Study
Chronic Plantar Heel Pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Spur, Heel
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 48 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
This observational study aims to compare the effectiveness of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) treatment applied to the posterior tibial nerve alone versus PRF applied to both the posterior tibial and sural nerves in patients with chronic plantar heel pain. Outcomes will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hindfoot score at baselin…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Age between 18 and 65 years
Presence of chronic plantar heel pain
Baseline VAS score \>5
Exclusion Criteria:
History of foot fracture or tumor
Pregnancy
Coagulopathy or use of antiplatelet therapy
Cognitive impairment preventing informed consent
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