Vol. 11, Issue 4 (2025)

Background: Plantar fasciitis is a common orthopedic condition that can significantly impact quality of life. Various treatment approaches have been explored, ranging from conservative management to surgical interventions. Multiple studies worldwide have compared the efficacy of local platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections versus corticosteroid injections, yielding mixed results.

Materials and Methods: This study was conducted at Shree Bhausaheb hire government medical college, Dhule, Maharashtra, India, following approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC). Between January 2024 to December 2024, a total of 50 patients were enrolled through random sampling after obtaining written informed consent.

Results: Plantar fasciitis was most frequently observed in individuals aged 31–40 years and was more common in females than males. Occupation-wise, housewives and service providers were more commonly affected. Both local corticosteroid injections and autologous PRP injections were found to be effective in managing chronic plantar fasciitis. Corticosteroid injections provided rapid pain relief in the short term, but their efficacy declined over time. In contrast, PRP injections demonstrated superior long-term pain reduction. Patient outcomes were evaluated using the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at baseline, 4 weeks, 6 weeks and 8 weeks. Assessments were performed for both treatment groups.

Conclusion: Both corticosteroid and autologous PRP injections are effective treatment options for chronic plantar fasciitis. Corticosteroid injections are beneficial for short-term pain relief (up to 12 weeks in this study), whereas PRP injections provide more sustained, long-term pain improvement.