Sonoelastography of the Plantar Fascia

Wu, Chueh-Hung; Chang, Ke‐Vin; Mio, Sun; Chen, Wen-Shiang; Wang, Tyng-Guey

doi:10.1148/radiol.11101665

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“…In addition, hyperemia has been suggested as an additional diagnostic criterion for plantar fasciitis; however, most individuals do not exhibit increased soft tissue vascularity on routine Doppler ultrasound [11]. The changes in the mechanical properties of the plantar fascia, such as elasticity, have been reported in patients with plantar fasciitis [12,13].…”

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Plantar fascia softening in plantar fasciitis with normal B-mode sonography

Chen

Wang

2015

Skeletal Radiol

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“…In patients with plantar fasciitis, sonoelastography shows thickened, hypoechoic, and less elastic plantar fasciae [12,13]. However, several studies involving small numbers of case reports have shown that plantar fascia with normal sonographic morphology can also show changes in elasticity [12,15].…”

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Plantar fascia softening in plantar fasciitis with normal B-mode sonography

Chen

Wang

2015

Skeletal Radiol

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“…Moreover, a correlation between age, pain, and SE was found, with a high interobserver reproducibility and higher accuracy for SE than US 66 . Softening of plantar fascia with ageing and fasciitis were also confirmed by Wu et al 67,68 . The Authors speculated that the loss of elasticity seemed directly related with plantar fasciitis not detectable with conventional US.…”

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Real-time sonoelastography: principles and clinical applications in tendon disorders.

Fusini

Langella

Busilacchi

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SummaryBackground: Sonoelastography (SE) is a new ultrasound-based method adopted in an increased number of scientific reports to analyse normal and pathological tendons. The aim of this study is to provide a systematic overview of clinical applications of SE in normal and pathological tendons. Methods: A systematic research of PubMed, Ovid, and Cochrane Library electronic databases was performed according to PRISMA guideline. Two Authors searched and evaluated the articles independently; a third Author was involved to solve any disagreement. The Oxford Level of Evidence (LoE) was used to assess each article. Results. There is an increasing interest in the application of SE in the evaluation of healthy and diseased tendons. Many different tendons are amenable for SE evaluation, such as the Achilles and patellar tendons, rotator cuff, common extensor tendons, quadriceps tendon, and the plantar fascia.Conclusion. SE appears to be a very useful diagnostic tool, in particular in tendon pathology. This is a dynamic examination, provides an immediate evaluation of the tissue elasticity, and may be useful in recognizing tendon abnormalities and in implementing the information available with conventional US. Level of evidence: IV.

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“…Foot and lower limbs muscles also play a pivotal role in movement patterns of gait and run cycle and, as expected, in the onset and progression of PF. Noteworthy, it was highlighted a difference in rearfoot load in recreational runners with PF, with respect to the stage of disease and with respect to the healthy runners 19 , maybe related to plantar fascia stiffness 20 . This is particularly interesting concerning the development of specific therapeutic and rehabilitation strategies, although more data about plantar loading in athletes are needed.…”

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Plantar fasciitis in athletes: diagnostic and treatment strategies. A systematic review

Petraglia

Ramazzina

Cipolla

2017

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SummaryBackground: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is reported in different sports mainly in running and soccer athletes. Purpose of this study is to conduct a systematic review of published literature concerning the diagnosis and treatment of PF in both recreational and élite athletes. The review was conducted and reported in accordance with the PRIS-MA statement. Methods: The following electronic databases were searched: PubMed, Cochrane Library and Scopus. As far as PF diagnosis, we investigated the electronic databases from January 2006 to June 2016, whereas in considering treatments all data in literature were investigated. Results: For both diagnosis and treatment, 17 studies matched inclusion criteria. The results have highlighted that the most frequently used diagnostic techniques were Ultrasonography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Conventional, complementary, and alternative treatment approaches were assessed. Conclusions: In reviewing literature, we were unable to find any specific diagnostic algorithm for PF in athletes, due to the fact that no different diagnostic strategies were used for athletes and non-athletes. As for treatment, a few literature data are available and it makes difficult to suggest practice guidelines. Specific studies are necessary to define the best treatment algorithm for both recreational and élite athletes. Level of evidence: Ib.

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Sonoelastography of the Plantar Fascia

Abstract: Sonoelastography revealed that the plantar fascia softens with age and in subjects with plantar fasciitis.

Cited by 113 publications

References 19 publications

Plantar fascia softening in plantar fasciitis with normal B-mode sonography

Plantar fascia softening in plantar fasciitis with normal B-mode sonography

Real-time sonoelastography: principles and clinical applications in tendon disorders.

Plantar fasciitis in athletes: diagnostic and treatment strategies. A systematic review

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