The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jul 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffectiveness of Foot Orthoses Versus Corticosteroid Injection for Plantar Heel Pain: The SOOTHE Randomized Clinical Trial.
Plantar heel pain is a common foot complaint that causes significant disability and poorer health-related quality of life. Foot orthoses and corticosteroid injection are effective treatments for plantar heel pain; however, it is unclear whether one is more effective than the other. ⋯ Therapy, level 1b. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2019;49(7):491-500. Epub 26 May 2019. doi:10.2519/jospt.2019.8807.
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A US Navy sailor was seen at an emergency department after falling on her outstretched hand. A computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrated a comminuted, nondisplaced dorsal hamate fracture. ⋯ Following 4 weeks of physical therapy, a third CT scan was performed and demonstrated partial fracture healing without displacement, so physical therapy continued. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2019;49(7):557. doi:10.2519/jospt.2019.8514.