Ahi Evran Medical Journal
Is Early Flare After Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy a Marker of Favorable Clinical Response in Plantar Fasciitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate whether an early pain flare following extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) serves as a marker for favorable short-term clinical outcomes in patients with plantar fasciitis (PF) and to examine the association between calcaneal spur characteristics and flare occurrence.Materials and Methods: This retrospective observational cohort study included 69 adults (aged 18–65) diagnosed with PF at a tertiary center between April and October 2025. All patients completed a standardiz …