Validity of MRI and Ultrasound Volume Measurements of Foot Muscles and Plantar Fascia Cross‐Sectional Area Within Older Adults With and Without Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
US provides repeatable, reliable, and valid measurements of plantar fascia thickness and FDB muscle volume compared with MRI. It offers a cost-effective and accessible alternative for assessing foot health in clinical and research settings.
Authors
- A. Wayne Johnson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2207-5826)
- Dallin C. Swanson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1457-3910)
- Steven P. Allen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4778-8168)
- Joshua K. Sponbeck (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7291-8908)
- Derek A. Swanson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8863-2085)
Institutions
- Brigham Young University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jfa2.70076
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.72
Funders
- Brigham Young University