Pulsed Radiofrequency Versus 5% Dextrose Injection in Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of chronic plantar fasciitis based on medical history and physical examination * Heel pain resistant to conservative treatment for at least 12 weeks * Age between 18 and 70 years * Willingness to participate in the study and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital or acquired disease that may impair or prevent foot function, such as rheumatoid arthritis, hemiplegia, congenital foot deformity, traumatic foot or leg amputation, or fracture sequelae * Local infection or skin disease at the treatment site * Bleeding disorder or use of anticoagulant medication within the last week * Disease causing mental dysfunction, such as uncontrolled Parkinson disease or Alzheimer disease * Previous surgery for plantar fasciitis * Refusal to participate in the study or inability to provide informed consent * Failure to attend follow-up visits after treatment * Request to withdraw from the study * Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy * Presence of a cardiac pacemaker * History of epilepsy * Active or previous malignancy * Rheumatologic disease