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Acta ortopédica mexicana

Print version ISSN 2306-4102

Abstract

BERMEJO, M et al. Ultrasound-guided longitudinal tenotomy for plantar fasciitis. Technical note and systematic review. Acta ortop. mex [online]. 2022, vol.36, n.4, pp.252-256.  Epub Sep 29, 2023. ISSN 2306-4102.  https://doi.org/10.35366/109812.

Introduction:

plantar fasciitis or fasciosis is a cause of foot pain with cases resistant to conservative treatment. Surgery is reserved for patients who have not responded to conservative treatment, shock waves, or corticosteroid injections. The aim of this publications is to carry out a systematic review of the available literature and to describe a specific technique for the treatment of plantar fasciosis consisting of the longitudinal tearing of the plantar aponeurosis assisted with ultrasound.

Material and methods:

a systematic search was carried out for previous publications on longitudinal tenotomy in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. The Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms «Curettage», «Tenotomy» and «Plantar Fasciitis» were included. The electronic search included PubMed, Embase, Cochrane central register of controlled trials, Trip database, and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) databases. A detailed description of the technique was included with the intention that it can be reproduced.

Conclusion:

longitudinal tenotomy represents an alternative for the treatment of plantar fasciitis. It is based on the extrapolation of knowledge in the Achilles tendon territory with a supporting pathophysiological basis. It is a non-invasive technique that can be performed on an outpatient basis and that would allow the rapid incorporation of the patient to their activities. Longitudinal tenotomy would prevent the patient from undergoing major surgeries.

Keywords : longitudinal tenotomy; scraping; curettage; plantar fasciitis; tenotomy.

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