Efficacy of Radiofrequency by the Topaz Technique for Chronic Plantar Fasciopathy: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Chronic plantar fasciopathy is a degenerative pathology that elicits persistent heel pain, significantly impacting quality of life. When conservative treatments fail to yield satisfactory outcomes, radiofrequency microtenotomy utilizing the Topaz technique presents a minimally invasive alternative with regenerative potential. This study aims to evaluate its efficacy in pain reduction, functional improvement, and complication rate compared to other treatments. Methods: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines and registered in PROSPERO (CRD4202525648314). PubMed, EBSCOhost, Web of Science, and Scopus (2014-2024) were comprehensively searched to identify studies on the Topaz technique for refractory chronic plantar fascio

SUBMITTER: Domingo-Marques S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12027963 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature