Jan 31, 2024
Evidence from prospective short-term studies
suggest that proximal medial gastrocnemius recession is a safe and
efficient procedure to treat chronic plantar fasciitis resistant to
nonoperative treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the
long-term clinical outcomes of proximal medial gastrocnemius
recession and stretching compared to a stretching exercise protocol
for patients with chronic plantar fasciitis and an isolated
gastrocnemius contracture (IGC).
In conclusion, this study demonstrates that
the improved function and reduced level of pain by proximal medial
gastrocnemius recession and stretching is better compared to
stretching alone after 6 years of follow-up for patients with
chronic plantar fasciitis and a concomitant isolated gastrocnemius
contracture.
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