Ultrasound Evaluation of Plantar Fascia in Individuals with Charcot–Marie–Tooth Disease: An Exploratory Study
In individuals with CMT, plantar fascia abnormalities likely reflect chronic structural degeneration rather than acute inflammation. These changes are more evident with an increase in age, disease progression, and functional decline, suggesting the role of US imaging as a valuable tool for clinical and therapeutic strategies.
Authors
- Alessandra Zeni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8705-7836)
- Augusto Fusco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8528-7834)
- Costanza Pazzaglia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8313-3543)
- Ilaria Paolasso
- Noemi Vallario (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7435-3827)
- Luigi Tarallo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7999-8154)
- Rossella Calciano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9069-5089)
- Gianpaolo Ronconi
- Antonella Vitale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3030-5480)
- Eleonora Di Ciesco
- Eloisa Martire
Institutions
- Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic (IT)
- University of the Sacred Heart (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Life
- Published
- 2025-11-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/life15111741
- Primary Topic
- Hereditary Neurological Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00