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Proximal Medial Gastriocnemius Recession for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

Norway150 participantsStarted 2021-12-15

Plain-language summary

This prospective kohort study will follow 150 patients treated with proximal medial gastrocnemius recession for plantar fasciitts. Follow up time is two years and the main outcome is the Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire. A regression analasys will be performed to identify possible patient baseline factors that may affect the effect of surgery,

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Age 18-75 years.
✓. Diagnosis plantar fasciitis verified clinically by orthopaedic surgeon.
✓. Diagnosis verified by MRI. MRI criteria: Thickening of the plantar fascia, oedema in the calcaneus, pathological singal changes in the plantar fascia (37)
✓. Duration of symptoms must be at least 12 months.
✓. An isolated gastrocnemius contracture must be verified with the Silverskiölds test before inclusion.
✓. Conventional Physical Therapy must have been tried at least three months without positive effects on symptoms from affected foot.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Previously undergone surgery for plantar fasciitis.
✕. Patients with severe talocrural pathology or serious malalignment of foot and ankle
✕. Severely reduced peripheral circulation or chronic ulcerations of the foot
✕. History of alcoholism, drug abuse, psychological or other emotional problems likely to jeopardize informed consent.
✕. Patients with a contraindication/non-compliance for MRI examination.
✕. Unable to walk without aid.
✕. Not able to read and/or speak a Scandinavian language or English adequately.

What they're measuring

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: Baseline

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: 6 weeks postoperatively

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: 12 weeks postoperatively

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: 1 year postoperatively

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: 2 years postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05162144

SponsorOstfold Hospital Trust

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-15

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

✓. Age 18-75 years.
✓. Diagnosis plantar fasciitis verified clinically by orthopaedic surgeon.
✓. Diagnosis verified by MRI. MRI criteria: Thickening of the plantar fascia, oedema in the calcaneus, pathological singal changes in the plantar fascia (37)
✓. Duration of symptoms must be at least 12 months.
✓. An isolated gastrocnemius contracture must be verified with the Silverskiölds test before inclusion.
✓. Conventional Physical Therapy must have been tried at least three months without positive effects on symptoms from affected foot.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Previously undergone surgery for plantar fasciitis.
✕. Patients with severe talocrural pathology or serious malalignment of foot and ankle
✕. Severely reduced peripheral circulation or chronic ulcerations of the foot
✕. History of alcoholism, drug abuse, psychological or other emotional problems likely to jeopardize informed consent.
✕. Patients with a contraindication/non-compliance for MRI examination.
✕. Unable to walk without aid.
✕. Not able to read and/or speak a Scandinavian language or English adequately.

What they're measuring

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: Baseline

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: 6 weeks postoperatively

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: 12 weeks postoperatively

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: 1 year postoperatively

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: 2 years postoperatively