Togay Koç / 29 March 2025 / Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Poster Fat Transfer for Plantar Heel Pain: A Case Series G Lafford, S Nour, S Wharton Background: Plantar heel pain (PHP) affects 4-7% of the population [1]. It encompasses a range of different pathologies [2]. Heel fat pad atrophy is thought to be the second leading cause of PHP [3]. Atrophy of the heel fat pad leads to decreased cushioning over the calcaneus. The associated pain can be disabling and lead to reduced mobility and social isolation. This case series describes how fat transfer can alleviate symptoms of PHP. Methods: Twenty-one procedures of fat transfer were performed using the Coleman technique [4] for PHP between 2013 and 2023. All surgical candidates had clinical and/or radiological evidence of heel fat pad atrophy and suffered from intractable PHP. Other pathologies, including plantar fasciitis, were excluded prior to surgery. All surgical candidates undertook the Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ) Patient Reported Outcome Measure prior to surgery and at 3 months postoperatively. Results: The mean preoperative MOXFQ Index score was 71.3 (SD 8.1). The mean postoperative MOXFQ score was 35.9 (SD 15.7). The reduction in mean MOXFQ Index score was 35.9. Paired t-testing revealed a statistically significant reduction in the MOXFQ index score (p < 0.0001). There were no cases of reoperation. There were no recorded postoperative complications. Conclusions: This case series study highlights the potential efficacy of autologous surgical fat transfer in alleviating intractable PHP associated with heel fat pad atrophy. This case series is limited by its small sample size and long study window. Despite initial and promising results, further research evaluating a larger cohort is warranted. Print 35 Tags: Plantar Fasciitis Documents to download P13-George-Lafford(.pdf, 2.07 MB) - 64 download(s)
28Apr2025 BOFAS Diabetic Foot Principles Course - Milton Keynes 2025 28/04/2025 Read more BOFAS Diabetic Foot Principles Course - Milton Keynes 2025 The BOFAS Diabetic Foot Principles Course is an exciting new course designed for Orthopaedic trainees and consultants. Click here to register. Documents to download BOFAS-Course-Programme-2025(.docx, 169.12 KB) - 457 download(s) Read more
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20Oct2025 BOFAS Principles Course Taunton 20/10/2025 - 21/10/2025 Read more These courses are aimed at Higher Surgical Trainees / ST3 onwards and are designed to teach the core of Foot and Ankle surgery in an informal and interactive environment. The emphasis is on clinical examination cases, discussion groups and typical day-to-day clinic scenarios. Although not an exam preparation course, content is taught to the standard expected in the FRCS(Tr & Orth) exam; that of a day-one non-specialist orthopaedic consultant. Applications will open on 1st September 2023. Venue - Taunton (TBC) Documents to download BOFAS-Course-Programme--Taunton-2025(.docx, 31.88 KB) - 489 download(s) Read more
15May2025 Oswestry Cartilage Meeting 15/05/2025 - 16/05/2025 Read more Oswestry Cartilage Meeting 15-16th May, 2025 Keele Hall, Keele University Registration fee £250 (PhD Students £125) - closing: 31st March Further information & Registration Documents to download 2025_Keele_Cartilage_Symposium_Flyer_2025__1_(.pdf, 434.4 KB) - 81 download(s) Read more
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7Jun2025 World Orthopaedic Concern UK 07/06/2025 Read more World Orthopaedic Concern UK WOC is a charitable organisation and is a specialist society of the British Orthopaedic Association promoting orthopaedic education and care in developing countries. If you are interested in global orthopaedic initiatives, then click for more information. Read more