Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP) for Patients With Plantar Fasciitis

Within two weeks of the initial visit, the RN, will retrieve a 10-12 mL blood sample from all patients. After the sample is retrieved, the patient will be asked to lie prone on the plinth to assist with blinding. The blood sample will be retained in the Arthrex ABS-10010S Double Syringe with Syringe Cap and then separated using a soft spin centrifuge for 5 min at 1500 rpm/rcf. Three to four mL of platelet rich plasma will be pulled into a smaller syringe that is wrapped in opaque tape to conceal the contents of the syringe. The ACP is injected into the torn region of the tendon.

Preparation of the blood sample is identical for patients in this group except that the blood sample will ultimately be discarded instead of injected. The syringe is blinded with opaque tape making it identical to the ACP group syringe and injected into the torn area of the tendon.