Transarterial Embolization for Musculoskeletal Pain Management: AJR Expert Panel Narrative Review.

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[Indexed for MEDLINE] 15. Ann Acad Med Singap. 2024 Feb 28;53(2):101-112. doi: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2023211. Consensus statements and guideline for the diagnosis and management of plantar fasciitis in Singapore. Tan VAK(1), Tan CC(1), Yeo NEM(2), Zhang M(1), Mehta KV(3), Tian RHH(1), Tan B(1). Author information: (1)Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore. (2)Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore. (3)Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore. INTRODUCTION: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common cause of heel pain among the general population. The lack of standard practice guideline in Singapore presents challenges in education and clinical practice for this painful condition. These consensus statements and guideline were developed to streamline and improve the management of PF, covering key aspects such as diagnosis, investigations, risk factors, treatment modalities, monitoring and return to work/play. METHOD: A multidisciplinary expert panel consisting of 6 sports physicians, 2 orthopaedic surgeons, 2 podiatrists and 1 physiotherapist from SingHealth Duke-NUS Sport & Exercise Medicine Centre (SDSC) was convened based on their clinical and academic experience with PF. The Grading of Recommen-dations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) approach was used to evaluate the quality of the evidence and subsequently prepare a set of clinical recommen-dations pertaining to the manage-ment of PF. A modified Delphi process was used to reach consensus. RESULTS: Eighteen consensus statements were developed to cover key components of PF management, from initial diagnosis to treatment modalities and finally, clinical progression. They were subsequently consolidated under a proposed treatment pathway guideline for PF. CONCLUSION: The SDSC consensus statements and guideline provide concise recommendations for the management of PF in Singapore. DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2023211