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Posterior Tibial Nerve PRF vs Intralesional RFT for Painful Calcaneal Spur and Plantar Fasciitis

NCT06240507 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 49

Last updated 2024-02-05

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Summary

This study aims to compare the efficacy of ultrasound (US)-guided posterior tibial nerve pulsed radiofrequency (PTN PRF) and fluoroscopy (FL)-guided intralesional radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) for the treatment of painful calcaneal spur and plantar fasciitis refractory to conservative treatments. For this evaluation, a numerical rating (NRS) and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle hindfoot scores will be used before and after both interventions.

Conditions

  • Heel Spur
  • Plantar Fascitis

Interventions

PROCEDURE

ultrasound-guided posterior tibial nerve pulsed radiofrequency

The posterior tibial nerve (PTN) was identified with a 5-12 MHz linear ultrasonography (US) probe at the level of the medial malleolus, where it runs posterior to the posterior tibial artery. Using the in-plane technique, a 22-gauge, 10-cm radiofrequency cannula was inserted under US guidance and advanced until the tip was adjacent to the nerve. Pulse radiofrequency was applied at 42°C for 240 s with a pulse width of 20 ms

PROCEDURE

fluoroscopy-guided intralesional radiofrequency thermocoagulation

The painful heel and calcaneal spur were visualized under lateral fluoroscopy. A 22-gauge, 10-cm radiofrequency cannula was inserted and advanced until the needle tip reached the calcaneal spur tip. When the needle tip contacted the spur, local anesthetic was administered through the cannula and radiofrequency ablation was performed at 80°C for 90 s.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Gevher Rabia Genc Perdecioğlu · Diskapi TRH

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-01-02
Primary Completion
2023-08-05
Completion
2023-09-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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