Journal article
Asymptomatic Sonographic Abnormalities of the Hindfoot Region in Division I Collegiate Gymnasts
PM & R, Vol.16(6), pp.563-569
06/2024
DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.13077
PMID: 37799012
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Abstract
Abstract Introduction The hindfoot region is commonly injured in gymnasts, and musculoskeletal ultrasound can be used to identify structural abnormalities in this region. While prior studies have shown that sonographic abnormalities may not correlate with symptomatic pathology, the presence of asymptomatic sonographic abnormalities of the hindfoot in Division I collegiate gymnasts has not been evaluated. Objective To identify and describe commonly seen asymptomatic sonographic abnormalities of the hindfoot region in Division I collegiate gymnasts. Design Cross‐sectional study Setting Tertiary care academic medical center. Participants 39 Division I NCAA men's and women's collegiate gymnasts without current hindfoot pain or history of hindfoot injury. Interventions Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound of the hindfoot region. Main Outcome Measures Sonographic appearance of the hindfoot region, specifically the plantar fascia, plantar fad pad, and Achilles tendon. Results 37/39 gymnasts included in the study were found to have at least one asymptomatic sonographic abnormality of the hindfoot region. 28.2% of athletes were found to have sonographic abnormalities within the Achilles tendon, with Doppler flow being the most common finding. 35.8% of athletes were found to have a Haglund's deformity, however only 7% of athletes with a Haglund's demonstrated abnormal sonographic findings within the tendon. Sonographic abnormalities of the plantar fascia and plantar fat pad were seen in 30.7% and 69.2% of athletes, respectively. Conclusions Asymptomatic sonographic abnormalities of the hindfoot region are common in collegiate gymnasts. Clinicians should use clinical judgement when interpreting these findings as they may not represent symptomatic pathology. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Asymptomatic Sonographic Abnormalities of the Hindfoot Region in Division I Collegiate Gymnasts
- Creators
- Ryan C. Kruse - University of IowaLauren Rudolph - Boulder Biologics Boulder COMatthew Negaard - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- PM & R, Vol.16(6), pp.563-569
- Publisher
- Wiley
- DOI
- 10.1002/pmrj.13077
- PMID
- 37799012
- ISSN
- 1934-1482
- eISSN
- 1934-1563
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 10/05/2023
- Date published
- 06/2024
- Academic Unit
- Emergency Medicine; Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
- Record Identifier
- 9984476554502771
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