Clinical application of all-inside endoscopic procedure through deep-fascial medial portals in treating intractable plantar fasciitis
Feng Shiming1,2, Ma Chao1,2, Chen Jie1, Shi Kaiyu2
1Department of Orthopaedic, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou 221009, China; 2Department of Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, Xuzhou Rehabilitation Hospital, Xuzhou 221000, China
Abstract:Objective To investigate the functional outcomes of all-inside endoscopic procedure through deep-fascial medial portals in treating intractable plantar fasciitis. Methods This study was a retrospective study. The data of 28 intractable plantar fasciitis patients (30 feet) in Xuzhou Central Hospital from May 2018 to May 2020, treated with all-inside endoscopic procedure through deep-fascial medial portals, were collected. The study involved 13 male (13 feet) and 15 female (17 feet) cases, aged 22-57 (40±11) years old. The symptom duration ranged from 8-24 (17.0±4.6) months. The following items were observed: (1) the incision healing and symptom relief. (2) The functional outcomes, visual analogue pain scale (VAS), American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle hindfoot scale and calcaneodynia scale (CS), were evaluated at 1 month and the last follow-up time point, respectively. And the above indexes were compared to the pre-surgery items. Results All the patients were followed up from 12 to 24 months, with a mean of (16.9±3.7) months. One-stage incision healing was achieved in all patients without postoperative complications of incision and nerve. None of the medial heel pain, contracture or deformity was observed at the last follow-up. The active movements of the foot and ankle joint were normal. The postoperative VAS, CS, and AOFAS improved significantly at 1 month and final follow-up compared to pre-surgery (all P values <0.001). At the final follow-up time point, the mean VAS, AOFAS and CS was 0, 96.2±4.7 and 95.1±4.5, respectively. According to the AOFAS, 27 feet were excellent and 3 feet were good, the excellent and good rate was 100%. Conclusion For intractable plantar fasciitis, all-inside endoscopic procedure through deep-fascial medial portals could provide satisfying functional outcomes and which is an optimal minimally invasive technique.
Narin S, Unver B, Demirkıran ND, et al.Comparison of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy in plantar fasciitis treatment using two different frequencies[J]. Cureus, 2020,12(5): e8284. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.8284.
[2]
Gupta R, Malhotra A, Masih GD, et al.Comparing the role of different treatment modalities for plantar fasciitis: a double blind randomized controlled trial[J]. Indian J Orthop, 2020, 54(1):31-37. DOI: 10.1007/s43465-019-00038-w.
[3]
Zhao J, Luo WM, Li T.Extracorporeal shock wave therapy versus corticosteroid injection for chronic plantar fasciitis: a protocol of randomized controlled trial[J]. Medicine (Baltimore), 2020, 99(19): e19920. DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000019920.
[4]
Yuan Y, Qian Y, Lu H, et al.Comparison of the therapeutic outcomes between open plantar fascia release and percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of intractable plantar fasciitis[J]. J Orthop Surg Res, 2020,15(1):55. DOI: 10.1186/s13018-020-1582-2.
[5]
Neufeld SK, Cerrato R.Plantar fasciitis: evaluation and treatment[J]. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 2008, 16(6):338-346. DOI: 10.5435/00124635-200806000-00006.
[6]
Feng SM, Wang AG, Sun QQ, et al.Functional results of all-inside arthroscopic broström-gould surgery with 2 anchors versus single anchor[J]. Foot Ankle Int, 2020,41(6):721-727. DOI: 10.1177/1071100720908858.
[7]
Kitaoka HB, Alexander IJ, Adelaar RS, et al.Clinical rating systems for the ankle-hindfoot, midfoot, hallux, and lesser toes[J]. Foot Ankle Int, 1994, 15(7):349-353. DOI: 10.1177/107110079401500701.
[8]
Tang Y, Deng P, Wang G, et al.The clinical efficacy of two endoscopic surgical approaches for intractable plantar fasciitis[J]. J Foot Ankle Surg, 2020, 59(2):280-285. DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2019.08.015.
[9]
Johannsen F, Konradsen L, Herzog R, et al.Endoscopic fasciotomy for plantar fasciitis provides superior results when compared to a controlled non-operative treatment protocol: a randomized controlled trial[J]. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 2020, 28(10):3301-3308. DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-05855-3.
[10]
Malahias MA, Cantiller EB, Kadu VV, et al.The clinical outcome of endoscopic plantar fascia release: a current concept review[J]. Foot Ankle Surg, 2020, 26(1):19-24. DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2018.12.006.
[11]
Nery C, Raduan F, Mansur N, et al.Endoscopic approach for plantar fasciopathy: a long-term retrospective study[J]. Int Orthop, 2013, 37(6):1151-1156. DOI: 10.1007/s00264-013-1847-z.
[12]
郑杰, 赵嘉懿, 蒋伟亚. 关节镜筋膜深层入路治疗跖筋膜炎[J]. 临床骨科杂志, 2020, 23(2):272-275. DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1008-0287.2020.02.046.Zheng J, Zhao JY, Jiang WY.Endoscopic surgery for treatment of plantar fasciitis with deep-fascial approach[J]. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics, 2020, 23(2):272-275. DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1008-0287.2020.02.046.
[13]
Yamakado K.Subcalcaneal bursitis with plantar fasciitis treated by arthroscopy[J]. Arthrosc Tech, 2013, 2(2):e135-e139. DOI:10.1016/j.eats.2013.01.003.
[14]
Angthong C, Charoenthamruksa C, Chumchuen S, et al.Modified uniportal endoscopic plantar fasciotomy: a technical report[J]. J Med Assoc Thai, 2012, 95(Suppl 10):S219-S225.
[15]
祝云利, 缪志和, 刘福存, 等. 关节镜下跟骨刺切除治疗老年难治性跖筋膜炎[J].第二军医大学学报, 2018, 39(6):679-682. DOI:10.16781/j.0258-879x.2018.06.0679.Zhu YL, Miao ZH, Liu FC, et al.Arthroscopic heel spur fasciotomy for treatment of elderly refractory plantar fasciitis[J]. Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University, 2018, 39(6): 679-682. DOI:10.16781/j.0258-879x.2018.06.0679.
[16]
Pourcho AM, Hall MM.Percutaneous ultrasonic fasciotomy for refractory plantar fasciopathy after failure of a partial endoscopic release procedure[J]. PM R, 2015,7(11):1194-1197. DOI: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2015.04.004.
[17]
Al-Ashhab ME, Elbegawy H, Hasan H.Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy through two medial portals for the treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciopathy[J]. J Foot Ankle Surg, 2018, 57(2):264-268. DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2017.09.004.
[18]
冯仕明, 王爱国, 常步青, 等. 内侧双通道全关节镜技术治疗顽固性足底筋膜炎的效果分析[J].中华外科杂志,2019,57(11):829-833. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0529-5815.2019.11.007.Feng SM, Wang AG, Chang BQ, et al.Analysis of the effect of two medial portals for the all-inside endoscopic treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciitis[J]. Chin J Surg,2019,57(11):829-833. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0529-5815.2019.11.007.
[19]
Miyamoto W, Yasui Y, Miki S, et al.Endoscopic plantar fascia release via a suprafascial approach is effective for intractable plantar fasciitis[J]. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 2018, 26(10):3124-3128. DOI: 10.1007/s00167-017-4762-9.
Komatsu F, Takao M, Innami K, et al.Endoscopic surgery for plantar fasciitis: application of a deep-fascial approach[J]. Arthroscopy, 2011, 27(8):1105-1109. DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2011.02.037.
[22]
Dyson S, Murray R.Management of hindlimb proximal suspensory desmopathy by neurectomy of the deep branch of the lateral plantar nerve and plantar fasciotomy: 155 horses (2003-2008)[J]. Equine Vet J, 2012,44(3):361-367. DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2011.00445.x.
[23]
Miyamoto W, Yasui Y, Miki S, et al.Endoscopic plantar fascia release via a suprafascial approach is effective for intractable plantar fasciitis[J]. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 2018, 26(10): 3124-3128. DOI: 10.1007/s00167-017-4762-9.
[24]
Johannsen F, Konradsen L, Herzog R, et al.Endoscopic fasciotomy for plantar fasciitis provides superior results when compared to a controlled non-operative treatment protocol: a randomized controlled trial[J]. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 2020, 28(10):3301-3308. DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-05855-3.
吴宇,郑晓飞,柏天婷, 等.关节镜和开放性手术治疗跖筋膜炎型顽固性跟痛症的疗效比较[J].东南国防医药,2019,21(6):586-592. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-271X.2019.06.008.Wu Y, Zheng XF, Bai TT, et al.Open plantar fasciotomy versus arthroscopic approach for recalcitrant calcaneodynia[J]. Military Medical Journal of Southeast China, 2019, 21(6):586-592. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-271X.2019.06.008.
[27]
Feng SM, Song RL, Wang AG, et al.Endoscopic partial plantar fasciotomy via 2 medial portals vs mini-open procedure for refractory plantar fasciitis[J]. Foot Ankle Int, 2021, 42(4):458-463. DOI: 10.1177/1071100720964805.
[28]
Gamba C, Serrano-Chinchilla P, Ares-Vidal J, et al.Proximal medial gastrocnemius release versus open plantar fasciotomy for the surgical treatment in recalcitrant plantar fasciitis[J]. Foot Ankle Int, 2020, 41(3):267-274. DOI:10.1177/1071100719891979.
[29]
De Prado M, Cuervas-Mons M, De Prado V, et al.Does the minimally invasive complete plantar fasciotomy result in deformity of the Plantar arch? A prospective study[J]. Foot Ankle Surg, 2020, 26(3):347-353. DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2019.04.010.
[30]
Ohuchi H, Ichikawa K, Shinga K, et al.Ultrasound-assisted endoscopic partial plantar fascia release[J]. Arthrosc Tech, 2013, 2(3): e227-e230. DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2013.02.006.
[31]
Chou AC, Ng SY, Koo KO.Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy improves early postoperative results: a retrospective comparison of outcomes after endoscopic versus open plantar fasciotomy[J]. J Foot Ankle Surg, 2016,55(1):9-15. DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2015.02.005.
[32]
Fallat LM, Cox JT, Chahal R, et al.A retrospective comparison of percutaneous plantar fasciotomy and open plantar fasciotomy with heel spur resection[J]. J Foot Ankle Surg, 2013, 52(3):288-290. DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2012.10.005.