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COA/ICORS2019: Pain at 12wks lower with autologous blood vs. steroid injection for plantar fasciitis
180 patients with plantar heel pain due to plantar fasciitis were randomized to receive an autologous blood injection mixed with lidocaine or a corticosteroid injection into the heel for pain relief. The outcome of interest was pain assessed on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and measured 12 weeks post-treatment. The results of the study displayed a significantly lower pain score in the autologous blood injection group compared to the corticosteroid group at 12 weeks.
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