Calcaneal Osteotomy for Recalcitrant Planter Fasciosis
11 participantsStarted 2026-03-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of planter displacement calcaneal osteotomy for intractable plantar fasciosis by decreasing the tension of the plantar fascia around the calcaneal attachment while keeping the plantar fascia intact.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All adult patients with age range from 18 to 65 years with unilateral or bilateral planter fasciosis after clinical and radiological diagnosis confirmation, who failed conservative treatment for at least 6 months or recurrent cases.
* MRI \& US proof of planter fasciosis showing thickness of planter fascia \>4mm
Exclusion Criteria:
* All other causes of heel pain including polyneuropathy, planter fascia rupture, seronegative arthropathies, rheumatoid arthritis in bilateral cases, abscess or neoplasm affecting the soft tissue, and bone occult fracture or infection.
* Age groups below 18 years old and above 65 years old.
* Plantar fasciosis cases having pes planus with diffuse foot pain not only localized to the planter fascia origin (the medial tubercle of the calcaneus - a bony prominence on the inferomedial aspect of the calcaneus).
* Diabetic patients
* Primary tarsal tunnel syndrome (not presented secondary to a deformity or another cause)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.