Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the effect of local plateletrich
plasma (PRP) in the treatment of plantar
fasciitis. Methodology: This study was conducted at Dr.
Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan,
from September 2018 to March 2019 and included
41 patients. Pain was assessed by using a visual
analog scale (VAS) and the overall clinical and
functional outcome was assessed by American
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS)
Ankle and Hindfoot score before and after PRP
administration.Results: The mean VAS score after PRP
administration decreased from 7.24±2.01 to
2.78±0.61 at the final follow-up. The mean AOFAS
score improved from 53.56±7.11 to 86.24±11.21
at the final follow-up.
Conclusion: PRP was effective in reversing pain
and improving functionality. However, because of
this being a single center study, with a limited
number of patients, a large-scale study is needed
to further authenticate the use of PRP in plantar
fasciitis. (Rawal Med J 202;45:123-126).
