Table 2 Comparison of VAS score, AOFAS score, and plantar fascia thickness from baseline, three months to end line between the PRP treated and steroid groups
Variables | PRP treated group (n = 45) | Steroid treated group (n = 42) | Between-group difference | p-value†|
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | (95% CI) | ||
VAS score | Â | Â | Â | Â |
 At baseline | 5.22 (1.34) | 4.77 (0.95) | 0.44 (-0.04 to 0.93) | 0.073 |
 At 3 months | 4.22 (1.04) | 3.14 (0.81) | 1.07 (0.67 to 1.47) | < 0.001* |
 At 6 months | 1.97 (1.13) | 2.71 (0.94) | -0.73 (-1.18 to -0.28) | 0.001* |
AOFAS score | Â | Â | Â | Â |
 At baseline | 52.53 (14.87) | 58.14 (11.47) | -5.60 (-11.30 to 0.08) | 0.005 |
 At 3 months | 63.80 (12.04) | 75.76 (7.18) | -11.96 (-16.22 to -7.69) | < 0.001* |
 At 6 months | 86.04 (7.45) | 81.23 (9.60) | 4.80 (1.15 to 8.45) | 0.011* |
Plantar fascia thickness | Â | Â | Â | Â |
 At baseline | 5.56 (0.95) | 5.69 (0.88) | -0.12 (-0.51 to 0.25) | 0.507 |
 At 6 months | 3.53 (0.81) | 4.58 (1.02) | -1.04 (-1.44 to -0.65) | < 0.001* |