Effectiveness of Saline Water and Lidocaine Injections for the Treatment of Intractable Plantar Keratoma

Summary

An intractable plantar keratoma (IPK) is a conical thickening of the epidermis' stratum corneum and a common cause of foot pain which can have a significant, detrimental impact on the mobility, quality of life and independence of individuals. Conservative treatments are currently offered to patients with IPK, but they are unsatisfactory since they do not offer a sufficient or permanent reduction of symptoms. The purpose of this study was the evaluation of the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of innovative treatments for intractable plantar keratoma (IPK)

Timeline

Start

2015-06-07

Primary completion

2019-09-15

Completion

2019-09-15

Publications

• Mercier MP, Blanchette V, Cantin V, Brousseau-Foley M. Effectiveness of saline water and lidocaine injection treatment of intractable plantar keratoma: a randomised feasibility study. J Foot Ankle Res. 2021 Apr 13;14(1):30. doi: 10.1186/s13047-021-00467-7.

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