PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation
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Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common musculoskeletal diseases, and nearly 90% of patients can be successfully treated by nonsurgical options. However, it is yet to be determined which nonsurgical treatment has the best efficacy. The present study investigated differences between autologous blood-derived products and corticosteroid injections in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. TYPE: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. ⋯ This systematic review and meta-analysis of autologous blood-derived products versus corticosteroids for plantar fasciitis is the first that includes only randomized controlled trials. The meta-analysis found no significant difference between autologous blood-derived products and corticosteroids, as measured by Visual Analog Scale or AOFAS. These findings applied whether followed up in short, intermediate, or long term. These results differ from previous studies that showed superior efficacy of autologous blood-derived products compared with corticosteroids in the long term.
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Oxaliplatin is frequently used in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. However, peripheral neuropathy is a severe adverse effect of oxaliplatin that may persist and impact quality of life. ⋯ Ultrasound acupuncture could be an effective intervention for OIPN symptoms for patients with colorectal cancer. However, larger and randomized clinical trials with placebo controls are needed to confirm such effects.