Comparison of Effectiveness Between Ultrasound-Guided and Blind Corticosteroid Injections in Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Comparison of Effectiveness Between Ultrasound-Guided and Blind Corticosteroid Injections in Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The effectiveness of ultrasound (US)-guided compared with blind corticosteroid injections for the treatment of plantar fasciitis (PF) remains uncertain. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the clinical benefits of US-guided over blind injections in patients with PF. A systematic search of PubMed, E...

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Main Authors:	Hoa Ngan Doan, Yoo Jin Choo, Min Cheol Chang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:	Life
Subjects:	plantar fasciitis ultrasound-guided injection blind injection corticosteroid injection tenderness threshold plantar fascia thickness
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/7/1107
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