Radiological Evaluation of the Relationship Between Plantar Fasciitis and Foot Arch Angles in Adults

Authors : Mehmet BOZ, Abdullah Alper ŞAHİN, Mehmet AKÇİÇEK

Pages : 31-40

Doi:10.19127/mbsjohs.1183351

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Publication Date : 2023-02-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The foot arch deformation increases plantar fasciitis insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PF); and plantar calcaneal spur insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PCS); for-mation. As a result, the heel fat pad becomes thinner. This study investigated the relationship between plantar fasciitis and foot arch angles. Methods: We performed a retrospective review of patients who had PF patients insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n = 53); and healthy individu-als insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n = 71); without PF. We have evaluated the presence of PCS and heel fat pad thickness measurements on magnetic resonance imaging insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(MRI);, and the lateral talus-first metatarsal angle insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Meary’s angle);, lateral talocal-caneal angle, and calcaneal inclination angle measurements were performed on X-ray images. Results: The mean age of the PF group was significantly higher than the control group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p = 0.001);. The degrees of Meary’s angle and calcaneus inclination angle were significantly higher in the PF group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p < 0.001 and p = 0.026, respectively); than in the control group. The incidence of PCS was significantly higher in the PF group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p = 0.028);. In the binary logistic regression analysis model, high Meary’s angle and calcaneal pitch angle were found to be associated with the risk of PF. There was also a significant association between age and the pres-ence of PCS and PF. Conclusion: Changes in Meary’s angle and calcaneal pitch angle were significant risk factors for PF.
Keywords : Plantar fasciitis, heel fat pad, calcaneal spur, Meary, lateral talo calcaneal angle, calcaneal inclination angle