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Plantar Fibromatosis - a benign condition. G Rathore, S Bassi, S Gujral, R Suneja, J Barrie East Lancs Foot + Ankle Service. Definition. “a benign fibroproliferative disorder of the plantar aponuerosis” (reference?). Study Design. Prospective Case Series Blackburn Royal Infirmary
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Plantar Fibromatosis- a benign condition G Rathore, S Bassi, S Gujral, R Suneja, J Barrie East Lancs Foot + Ankle Service
Definition “a benign fibroproliferative disorder of the plantar aponuerosis” (reference?)
Study Design • Prospective Case Series • Blackburn Royal Infirmary 1980-2006 • Ethical approval obtained • Clinically diagnosed • Serial Clinic reviews • Final review – July 2006
Study Design • Clinically diagnosed • Management • No intervention in 35 (study group) • Surgical excision in x (excluded) • Serial Clinic reviews • Final review – July 2006
Demographics N=35 All white Caucasian
Age at presentation • Range – 19-63 • Mean (SD)– 42.3(10.6) • Median (IQR) – 45.0(33-51)
Follow Up • Range : 2-25 years • Mean (SD): 10.2 (5.9) • Median (IQR): 10 (7-12)
Interpretation • Benign self-limiting condition • Reassurance • Wait & watch • Subtotal fasciectomy for severe symptoms