RT Journal Article
T1 Ultrasonography Features of the Plantar Fascia Complex in Patients with Chronic Non-Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy: A Case-Control Study
A1 Romero-Morales, Carlos
A1 Martín-Llantino, Pedro Javier
A1 Calvo-Lobo, César
A1 López-López, Daniel
A1 Sánchez Gómez, Rubén
A1 De-La-Cruz-Torres, Blanca
A1 Rodríguez Sanz, David
AB Purpose: The goal of the present study was to assess, by ultrasound imaging (USI), the thickness of the plantar fascia (PF) at the insertion of the calcaneus, mid and forefoot fascial locations, and the calcaneal fat pad (CFP) in patients with Achilles tendinopathy (AT). Methods: An observational case-control study. A total sample of 143 individuals from 18 to 55 years was evaluated by USI in the study. The sample was divided into two groups: A group composed of the chronic non-insertional AT (n = 71) and B group comprised by healthy subjects (n = 72). The PF thicknesses at insertion on the calcaneus, midfoot, rearfoot and CFP were evaluated by USI. Results: the CFP and PF at the calcaneus thickness showed statistically significant differences (P < 0.01) with a decrease for the tendinopathy group with respect to the control group. For the PF midfoot and forefoot thickness, no significant differences (P > 0.05) were observed between groups. Conclusion: The thickness of the PF at the insertion and the CPF is reduced in patients with AT measured by USI.
PB MDPI
SN 1424-8220
YR 2019
FD 2019-05-02
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/12478
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/12478
LA eng
DS Docta Complutense
RD 21 ago 2024