RE: F Schwarz <i>et al.</i>− Are single fractions of radiotherapy suitable for plantar fasciitis?

Kiffer, John D; Lynch, Rod; Francis, Michael; Porter, Ian

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1673.2004.01377.x

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“…We would like to respond to some of the observations made by Kiffer et al . in their recent Letter to the Editor 1,2 . At the April 2002 Annual Meeting of the Trans‐Tasman Radiation Oncology Group (TROG), they proposed a prospective non‐randomized study of low‐dose radiotherapy (RT) (6 Gy in 6 fractions repeated in 6 weeks in the event of incomplete response) for chronic plantar fasciitis.…”

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RE: J Kiffer et al. – Letter to the Editor regarding F Schwarz et al. – Are single fractions of radiotherapy suitable for plantar fasciitis?

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Calcaneodynia: Plantar and Dorsal Heel Spur/Heel Spur Syndrome

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Plantare Fasziitis und Strahlentherapie

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Patients with plantar fasciitis and pain refractory to conventional therapy are treated with low-dose radiotherapy (RT), but no conclusive evidence-based and radiobiological studies had been performed. In 2001 the German Cooperative Group on Radiotherapy for Benign Diseases (GCG-BD) carried out a study by mailing a standardized questionnaire. A total of 136 institutions treated 3621 patients/year with chronic or refractory pain. The median total dose was 6 Gy (median single dose: 1 Gy); 76 institutions reported data of their clinical evaluation of a total of 7947 patients. Pain relief lasting for at least 3 months was reported in 70% and persistent pain relief in 65%. There were no acute or chronic radiogenic side effects observed. The radiobiological studies showed a significant increase of granulocyte function at 1.5 Gy and a significant decrease at 3.5 and 4.0 Gy. These results may provide a possible explanation for a local anti-inflammatory effect of low-dose RT. RT may be an excellent alternative for patients with contraindications to long-term treatment with steroids or NSAID.

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RE: F Schwarz et al.− Are single fractions of radiotherapy suitable for plantar fasciitis?

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RE: J Kiffer et al. – Letter to the Editor regarding F Schwarz et al. – Are single fractions of radiotherapy suitable for plantar fasciitis?

RE: J Kiffer et al. – Letter to the Editor regarding F Schwarz et al. – Are single fractions of radiotherapy suitable for plantar fasciitis?

Calcaneodynia: Plantar and Dorsal Heel Spur/Heel Spur Syndrome

Plantare Fasziitis und Strahlentherapie

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