Medial Calcaneal Nerve block for plantar fasciitis pain: A case series
Journal Title: JOURNAL OF MEDICAL COLLEGE CHANDIGARH - Year 2016, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a chronic degenerative process involving plantar aponeurosis in foot. Chronic heel pain can have detrimental effect on health-related quality of life. In the present case series, seven patients diagnosed with PF received medial calcaneal nerve (MCN) block under ultrasound and nerve locator guidance. During follow up, two patients received repeat MCN block with pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) application. Patient reported 80-100 % pain relief during a follow up period of three months to five years. To conclude, blocking MCN at its origin provided pain relief in patients with chronic PF refractory to medical management.
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Deepak Thapa, Vanita Ahuja, Ankita Mittal, Manjot Singh
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