Gastrocnemius Recession in Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT: Background: Recalcitrant plantar fasciitis (RPF) is a common cause of chronic heel pain, resistant to conservative treatment in up to 10% of cases. A biomechanical association exists between isolated gastrocnemius contracture and increased tension on the plantar fascia. In this context, gastrocnemius recession (GR) has emerged as a surgical intervention aimed at reducing fascial strain and improving functional outcomes. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines and registered with PROSPERO (CRD420251028862). Randomized controlled trials evaluating the efficacy of GR in patients with RPF were included. Searches were performed in PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. Risk of bias was assessed using the RoB 2 tool,

SUBMITTER: Perez Gonzalez A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12841794 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature