Altered stiffness of microchamber and macrochamber layers in the aged heel pad: Shear wave ultrasound elastography evaluation
Journal
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Journal Volume
117
Journal Issue
5
Pages
434-439
Date Issued
2018
Author(s)
Abstract
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: To compare shear modulus of heel pad microchamber and macrochamber layers between young and elderly people using shear wave ultrasound elastography (SWUE), with the intent to clarify age-related changes. METHODS: ) were measured with SWUE. RESULTS: (r = -0.46, p = 0.001). CONCLUSION: SWUE revealed that the heel pad macrochamber layer was slightly softer but the microchamber layer was exaggeratedly stiffer, making the entire heel pad stiffer in the elderly group than in the younger group, implying age-related compensation in heel pad layers to retain foot function.
Publisher
Elsevier B.V.
Type
journal article