Metatarsophalangeal joint extension changes ultrasound measurements for plantar fascia thickness

Science ⋅ May 31, 2018

The use of ultrasound to gauge plantar fascial thickness and therefore predict a pathologic fascia is embedded. We all know that Ultrasound is a widely used tool especially in conjunction with plantar fasciitis because it provides an inexpensive, and noninvasive method for quantifying the plantar fascia with accuracy levels comparable to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)….

Simon Bartold
Director of Bartold Clinical