Efficacy and Safety of Dextrose Prolotherapy Versus Corticosteroid Injections in Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
In patients with plantar fasciitis, CS injections had greater efficacy than DP did in the short term; however, their efficacy became similar in the mid-term follow-up, with DP outperforming CS in terms of foot function. Further trials with standardized protocols and long-term follow-ups are needed to address potential biases.
Authors
- Ruaa Mustafa Qafesha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8745-0260)
- Omar Islam Tawil
- Adli Luay Nassourah
- Doaa Mashaly
- Hammam Anas Ishreiteh
Institutions
- Al-Quds University (PS)
- October 6 University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jfa2.70135
- Primary Topic
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00