Gastrocnemius Recession vs. Conservative Treatment for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis. A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Oslo University Hospital1 site in 1 country40 target enrollmentAugust 2014

ConditionsPlantar Fasciitis

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Plantar Fasciitis
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital
Enrollment: 40
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Change in American Orthopaedic foot and ankle society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score
Last Updated: 5 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare the clinical results for patients suffering from plantar fasciitis treated with gastrocnemius recession vs. conservative treatment.

Detailed Description

All patients will be instructed in stretching exercises. Half of the patients will be randomized to proximal medial gastrocnemius recession. All patients will be followed for 1 year. Additional long term follow-up will be 6 years after inclusion

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

August 2014

End Date

June 2022

Last Updated

5 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Oslo University Hospital

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Marius Molund

Oslo University Hospital

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Symptoms of plantar fasciitis lasting more than 12 months.
•Isolated gastrocnemius contracture

Exclusion Criteria

•No previous surgery to foot or ankle
•No active arthritis

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in American Orthopaedic foot and ankle society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score

Time Frame: 1 year and 6 years postoperative

The change in AOFAS from baseline to follow-up, as well as the difference between the groups treated non-operatively and operatively will be reported on a 0-100 scale.