NCT06535724

Endoscopic Debridement of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

Endoscopic Debridement of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis With Heel Spur Resection: a Novel Technique With Promising Outcomes - a Prospective Cohort Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 18 (actual)
• Sponsor: Rehasport Clinic · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of the study was to prospectively evaluate the results of endoscopic treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis with resection of the heel spur. Treatment was assessed based on the results of clinical examinations and functional assessment as well as X-ray examination.

Detailed description

Hypothesis: Conducting research on a group of patients will prove that the use of endoscopic technique with heel spur resection for the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis will improve the functional results of the foot. Methods: Patients diagnosed with chronic plantar fasciitis will undergo surgical treatment. An inspection is planned before and after 3, 6, 12, 24 and 60 months. During the check-up, the patient will undergo an X-ray examination, medical and physiotherapeutic assessment. Study plan: Participation in the research involves arriving at the Rehasport Clinic in Poznań on the dates set by the Chief Investigator (3, 6, 12, 24 and 60 months after the surgical treatment). During the visit, members of the research team ask participants to complete a set of questionnaires, perform a medical examination with a physiotherapeutic assessment described in detail below, and an X-ray examination. The entire examination will last approximately 3 hours. 1. During all visits to Rehasport Clinic, the participant will be asked to complete the surveys ACFAS ankle and foot assessment scale. 2. During the same visits, research team members perform the following tests and examinations: 1. medical examination - aimed at assessing current ailments and range of motion, 2. X-ray examination of the foot.

Conditions

• Fasciitis, Plantar
• Fasciitis, Plantar, Chronic
• Heel Spur

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Chronic plantar fasciitis endoscopic debridement coupled with heel spur resection	1. Preoperative Preparation: popliteal nerve block, patient positioning supine with the operated limb fully externally rotated, spinal anesthesia, tourniquet application. 2. Surgical Procedure: * Initial Marking from the heel bone arch to the calcaneal bone to locate the entry point. * First Incision and Portal Creation: an initial incision at the palpated site using a size 11 blade; blunt dissection to reveal the plantar fascia; arthroscope entry. * Secondary Entry: 3 cm distally from the initial incision; positioning of the arthroscope; additional blunt dissection and obturator insertion. * Operative Technique: continuous irrigation with sterile saline; 3.5-mm shaver introduced through the distal portal; meticulous debridement of inflamed and pathological tissue; removal of calcaneal spurs; thinning of the plantar fascia 3. Postoperative Care • Careful monitoring and guided rehabilitation to support optimal healing and recovery.

Timeline

• Start date: 2013-01-01
• Primary completion: 2023-12-31
• Completion: 2023-12-31
• First posted: 2024-08-02
• Last updated: 2024-08-02