ULTRASOUND IMAGING AND SHEAR WAVE ELASTOGRAPHY FOR THE DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF HEEL PAIN: A COMPARATIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

This study assessed the effectiveness of ultrasonography (US) and shear wave elastography (SWE) in diagnosing heel pain, with MRI used for correlation. The study included 55 heels from 41 cases and 10 controls, with a mean age of 38.33 years. SWE showed a good correlation with MRI findings, enhancing US diagnostic accuracy for plantar fasciitis (from 88.9% to 93.33% accuracy) and Achilles tendinopathy (from 88.9% to 97.8% accuracy). Both US and SWE proved efficient for examining heel pain, with SWE improving US diagnostic precision and showing a robust relationship with clinical outcomes.

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Quiz Fourteen

1 / 5

How can healthcare providers improve the detection of heart valve disease in seniors?

Avoiding specialized cardiac tests

Ignoring patient history

Performing routine screenings and using advanced diagnostic tools

Relying solely on patient-reported symptoms

2 / 5

What can be a consequence of not recognizing heart valve disease in seniors?

Faster recovery from other illnesses

Reduced medication use

Increased risk of heart failure and other complications

Improved overall health

3 / 5

Which diagnostic tool is crucial for identifying unrecognized heart valve disease in seniors?

MRI

Echocardiogram

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

X-ray

4 / 5

What are common symptoms of unrecognized heart valve disease in seniors?

Joint pain and muscle weakness

Frequent headaches and vision changes

Excessive sweating and high fever

Chest pain and shortness of breath

5 / 5

Why is heart valve disease often unrecognized in seniors?

It is easily detected through standard tests

It only affects younger individuals

Symptoms are mistaken for normal aging changes

It has no symptoms

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