Ultrasound- versus palpation-guided injection of corticosteroid for plantar fasciitis: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is controversial whether ultrasound-guided injection of corticosteroid is superior to palpation-guided injection for plantar fasciitis. This meta-analysis was performed to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided and palpation-guided injection of corticosteroid for the treatment of plantar fasciitis.

Methods

Databases (MEDLINE, Cochrane library and EMBASE) and reference lists were searched from their establishment to August 30, 2013 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing ultrasound-guided with palpation-guided injection for plantar fasciitis. The Cochrane risk of bias (ROB) tool was used to assess the methodological quality. Outcome measurements were visual analogue scale (VAS), tenderness threshold (TT), heel tenderness index (HTI), response r

SUBMITTER: Li Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3962443 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature