Transarterial Embolization for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in the Lower Extremity: Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome, Achilles Tendinitis, and Plantar Fasciitis

Key Points

• This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of transarterial embolization in treating chronic lower extremity musculoskeletal pain.
• Evaluated the impact of transarterial embolization on chronic lower extremity pain.
• Measured pain levels using visual analog scale scores before and after treatment.
• Analyzed success rates for specific conditions: greater trochanteric pain syndrome, Achilles tendinitis, and plantar fasciitis.
• Greater trochanteric pain syndrome showed a reduction in median visual analog scale scores from 8.5 to 0-2.
• Approximately 64% clinical success rate was observed at 30 months for trochanteric pain.
• Success rates for Achilles tendinitis and plantar fasciitis ranged from 73 to 100%, with sustained improvement reported for up to 48 months.

Abstract