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Is Botulinum Toxin Injection Effective In Reducing Pain In Patients Diagnosed With Plantar Fasciitis?, David A. Fry
Is Botulinum Toxin Injection Effective In Reducing Pain In Patients Diagnosed With Plantar Fasciitis?, David A. Fry
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not botulinum toxin injection is effective in reducing pain in patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis.
STUDY DESIGN: Review of three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the efficacy of botulinum toxin injections versus corticosteroid injections for improving pain and dysfunction in those diagnosed with plantar fasciitis.
DATA SOURCES: All articles were presented in English and were taken from peer reviewed sources using PubMed. All articles were published from 2012-2017.
OUTCOMES: Outcomes of investigation measured are pain score measured using the VASvisual analog scale and Foot Health Status Questionnaire. …