Title

Radiotherapy for Plantar Fibromas (Ledderhose Disease).

Authors

John D Mozena
Eric K Hansen, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Portland, ORFollow
Paul Clint Jones

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