abnormal Ultrasound Findings in the Plantar Fascia and Achilles Tendon of Patients with Systemic Sclerosis ultrasound plantar fascia Achilles tendon systemic sclerosis
Conditions
Interventions
MSK ultrasound in systemic sclerosis patients
Diagnostic
Systemic sclerosis patient
Sponsors
Khon Kaen university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Systemic Sclerosis diagnosis confirmed for a duration exceeding 6 months, regardless of the presence of foot symptoms 2. Aged over 18 year 3. Good cognitive function, able to communicate and follow instructions.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Prior amputation of the limb 2. History of previous trauma or injury to the plantar region 3. History of foot surgery 4. Previous corticosteroid injection into the foot region 5. Presence of a congenital foot deformity 6. Inability to tolerate the prone position 7. Inability to perform knee flexion 8. Presence of psychiatric or cognitive problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prevalence of abnormal ultrasound finding in plantar fascia and Achilles tendon at the intervention ultrasound | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The association between the Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) and the abnormal ultrasound findings in the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon at the intervention ABI machine | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactChutima Kitiwong
Faculty of medicine, Khon kaen university
Outcome results
None listed