Fibrosis and Adventitious Bursae in Plantar Fat Pad of Forefoot: MR Imaging Findings in Asymptomatic Volunteers and MR Imaging–Histologic Comparison

Abstract

PFP signal intensity alterations are commonly seen in asymptomatic volunteers under the first and fifth metatarsal heads. At histologic examination, PFP signal intensity alterations correspond most commonly to fibrosis and adventitious bursae.