Plantar fasciitis results from inflammation and thickening of the plantar fascia of the foot and that has its insertion in the calcaneus. Calcification of this region can sometimes be seen in the RX, giving rise to what is called the spur of the calcaneum. It affects about 10% of the population and is a painful and disabling condition that can be difficult to treat in adults.

 

Dry needling is an ambulatory, echo-guided, safe, tenotomy technique for the induction of bleeding and the release of scar tissue. 

 

For this reason this technique, because it is fast, minimally invasive, with low costs) may have its indications.

 

In a preliminary study (developed by the University of Genova, Italy), which included 44 patients, a success rate of 95% was achieved in the resolution of symptoms involving plantar fasciitis in 2-3 weeks. Relief of the disease lasted for an average of more than 8 months after the procedure. It is, therefore, a technique to be considered, especially in cases of reluctance to conservative treatment.