Are single fractions of radiotherapy suitable for plantar fasciitis?

Australasian Radiology
Fabian SchwarzMichael Irving

Abstract

The use of radiotherapy for plantar fasciitis has never been reported in Australasia and is scarcely found in the English language medical literature, but it is commonly used in Europe, especially in Germany. In Europe, treatment courses consisting of multiple small fractions have been associated with high levels of pain relief. In the present report, the use of single fractions or radiotherapy was evaluated by reviewing seven consecutive patients referred for treatment and by applying objective and subjective criteria for pain relief. One patient died of unrelated causes soon after treatment and one declined to receive radiotherapy. Four patients each received a single dose of 8 Gy resulting in complete pain relief. One patient was treated with 8 Gy and 12 weeks later was retreated achieving partial pain relief. A follow-up interview was conducted after a mean of 15.6 months, ranging from 1.5 to 30 months. No acute or late effects occurred; however, the possibility that delayed effects may yet occur, particularly carcinogenesis, cannot be excluded. Radiotherapy for this common condition should be investigated further as it might be safer and more effective than other methods currently in use.

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