Weight bearing MRI of Plantar Fasciitis

In the Feb 2010 edition of Radiological Medicine is a study looking at the use of weightbearing MRI for the assessment of plantar fasciitis. They were able to identify the changes in the MRI signal that was associated with plantar fasciitis. The thickness of the plantar fascia was in those with plantar fasciitis was also reduced due to strecthing in the weightbearing position compared to the supine position. This is an interesting observation given the emphasis that is put on the thickness of

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