Corticosteroid injection provides significant pain relief in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis, improving mobility and function.
After 6 months, the comparative efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy and radiofrequency ablation indicates sustained benefits for alleviating symptoms.
Prospective randomized controlled trial assessed three interventions, demonstrating corticosteroids as a first-line treatment.
Findings suggest clinicians may prefer corticosteroid injection for immediate pain relief in chronic plantar fasciitis cases.