Comparison of pain relief after heel spur treatment with local corton injection and Ultrasound waves ESWL

Plantar calcaneal spurs are common; however their pathophysiology is poorly understood. This study aimed to evaluate the outcome of corticosteroid injection and ultrasound usage. Methods and materials: We chose124 subjects، divided into two groups. One treated by corton and the other received ultrasound waves. Pain levels after treatment were compared between these two groups. We had no significant differences between pain level of these two group but detected major differences among before and after position. BMI more than 30 also could increase pain level. Both of the methods could be used as non surgical treatments. But more study needed to evaluate more about these methods.