Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Denervation of the Medial Calcaneal Nerve.
Clin J Sport Med
; 26(6): 465-470, 2016 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Plantar fasciosis is a common complaint of athletes, particularly for runners. The medial calcaneal nerve (MCN) may play a role in the pain syndrome, and radiofrequency (RF) denervation has been previously reported. The hypothesis is that ultrasound-guided denervation of the MCN results in symptomatic improvement.DESIGN:
Retrospective cohort.SETTING:
Private practice. PATIENTS Twenty-nine patients previously receiving ultrasound-guided RF denervation of the MCN, having failed conservative therapy, were assessed in 2 groups, those more than (group 1, n = 16) or less than (group 2, n = 13) 6 months since the procedure.INTERVENTIONS:
Ultrasound-guided RF denervation of the MCN. MAIN OUTCOMEMEASURES:
Pain scores before denervation, as well as at maximal pain relief and the time of the interview. Levels of satisfaction and attitudes toward surgery were also assessed.RESULTS:
Pain scores decreased significantly in both groups, for both best and residual pain scores. Group 1 mean pain scores were 8.56 before procedure, 2.81 (P < 0.001 compared to baseline) at best pain score, and 3.75 (P < 0.01) residual pain score. Group 2 mean pain scores were 7.23 before procedure, 3.77 (P < 0.01) at best pain score and 4.92 (P < 0.01) residual pain score. Levels of satisfaction were predominantly positive (69% of group 1% and 54% of group 2 were either somewhat or very satisfied), with attitudes toward surgery unchanged.CONCLUSIONS:
For patients with refractory plantar heel pain, ultrasound-guided denervation of the MCN can potentially improve symptoms, although efficacy needs assessing in comparative studies. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Ultrasound-guided denervation of the MCN provides a further management option for patients with refractory plantar fasciosis.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Calcanhar
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Ultrassonografia de Intervenção
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Denervação
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin J Sport Med
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA ESPORTIVA
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Singapura