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Inferior Calcaneal Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Heel Pain
Sponsor: Şahide Eda Artuç
Summary
This prospective single-arm pilot interventional study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation of the inferior calcaneal nerve in patients with chronic heel pain refractory to conservative treatments. Patients with plantar fasciitis or calcaneal spur who have not responded to multiple treatment modalities, including exercise, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, orthotics, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, and corticosteroid injections, will be included. The procedure will be performed under ultrasound guidance. Pain intensity, functional status, and patient satisfaction will be assessed at baseline and at 1 and 3 months after the intervention.The primary outcome is treatment success, defined as a ≥50% reduction in morning pain intensity on the Numeric Rating Scale at 1 month compared to baseline.
Official title: Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation of the Inferior Calcaneal Nerve for Chronic Refractory Heel Pain: A Prospective Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
31
Start Date
2025-03-31
Completion Date
2026-06-30
Last Updated
2026-09-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation of the Inferior Calcaneal (Baxter) Nerve
Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation of the inferior calcaneal (Baxter) nerve is performed under sterile conditions. The target nerve is identified using a high-frequency linear ultrasound transducer. A radiofrequency needle is advanced to the vicinity of the nerve, and thermal lesioning is applied according to standard protocols to achieve pain relief.
Locations (1)
University of Health Sciences Türkiye, Ankara Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)