ULTRASONOGRAPHIC MEASUREMENT OF PLANTAR FASCIA THICKNESS IN PATIENTS WITH HEMIPLEGIA

Authors : Sıdıka ŞEN
Pages : 509-513
Doi:10.16899/jcm.1244249
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Publication Date : 2023-05-31
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Aims: In hemiplegic patients, changes in load distribution due to spasticity and paralysis cause trauma due to increased pressure and biomechanical problems in the plantar fascia on both sides. The aim of this study was to evaluate the plantar fascia thickness on both plegic and non-plegic sides by ultrasound in hemiplegic patients. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study included patients with chronic hemiplegia insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(>6 months); and healthy control individuals. Clinical and demographic features were noted. Plantar fascia was visualized as hyperechoic fibrils by ultrasound. The thickness was measured in both sides and at one cm after the calcaneal connection. Results: We included forty hemiplegic patients insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(22 males, 18 females); with a mean age of 58.60 ± 11.8 years; and thirty-six age, sex, and body mass index insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(BMI); matched healthy subjects. Plantar fascia thickness values were significantly higher on the non-plegic side insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(3.82 ± 0.1 mm); compared to that of plegic side insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2.83 ± 0.6 mm); and healthy groups sides insert ignore into journalissuearticles values( insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(right side:2.82 ± 0,50; left side: 2.81 ± 0,6); insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p 0,05);. We also found significantly positive correlation between plantar fascia thickness of the non-plegic side and time since stroke insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(r=0.538, p<0.001); with tonus insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(r=0.378, p=0.016);. Conclusion: We can conclude that, plantar fascia thickness seems to be increased on the non-plegic side of patients
Keywords : kas iskelet ultrasonografisi, inme, plantar fasya

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