Radiotherapy for Plantar Fibromas (Ledderhose Disease).
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-16-2022
Publication Title
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Keywords
oregon; portland; psvmc; Fasciotomy; Fibroma; Fibromatosis, Plantar; Foot Diseases; Humans
Abstract
Ledderhose disease (plantar fibromas) is histologically related to Dupuytren disease, which has been successfully treated for years with radiotherapy. Many conservative treatments have been advanced for plantar fibromas, including accommodative orthotic devices, which help but do not cure the disease. Surgery is considered the mainstay of treatment for this malady, but the failure rate has been as high as 100%, depending on the type of fasciectomy. Radiotherapy is a new, exciting modality that has shown promising results for treating plantar fibromas.
Clinical Institute
Cancer
Clinical Institute
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Department
Oncology
Department
Orthopedics
Recommended Citation
Mozena, John D; Hansen, Eric K; and Jones, Paul Clint, "Radiotherapy for Plantar Fibromas (Ledderhose Disease)." (2022). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 6067.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/6067
