Quantitative sonographic evaluation of muscle thickness and fasciculation prevalence in healthy subjects.

Background: In the current study, we aimed to determine normative values for muscle thickness and fasciculation prevalence in healthy subjects.Methods: We performed a prospective study from October to December 2018 in 65 healthy subjects. All subjects underwent quantitative sonographic evaluation of...

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Publicado en:Muscle & Nerve Vol. 61; no. 2; pp. 234 - 239
Autores principales: Abraham, Alon, Drory, Vivian E., Fainmesser, Yaara, Lovblom, Leif E., Bril, Vera
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Feb2020
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          Abraham, Alon
          Drory, Vivian E.
          Fainmesser, Yaara
          Lovblom, Leif E.
          Bril, Vera
        affil: Neuromuscular Diseases Unit, Department of Neurology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv Israel
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          Neuromuscular Manifestations Epidemiology
          Neuromuscular Manifestations
          Muscle, Skeletal
          Aged, 80 and Over
          Young Adult
          Male
          Prospective Studies
          Middle Age
          Prevalence
          Ultrasonography
          Reference Values
          Female
          Electromyography
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          Human
          Aged, 80 & over
          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
          Aged: 65+ years
          Adult: 19-44 years
          Male
          Female
      ab: Background: In the current study, we aimed to determine normative values for muscle thickness and fasciculation prevalence in healthy subjects.Methods: We performed a prospective study from October to December 2018 in 65 healthy subjects. All subjects underwent quantitative sonographic evaluation of muscle thickness and fasciculation prevalence in the following 8 muscles: Biceps brachii, abductor pollicis brevis, first dorsal interosseous, abductor digiti minimi, quadriceps, tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum brevis, and abductor hallucis brevis.Results: Subject ages ranged from 21 to 82 years, with 63% women. Normative values for muscle thickness were determined using the fifth percentile. Multivariate regression analysis showed that sex, age, body mass index, and hand dominance affected muscle thickness. Fasciculations were observed frequently only in distal muscles.Conclusions: Normal values for muscle thickness were determined, and may enhance neuromuscular ultrasound sensitivity and serve as a basis for future studies. Larger series are needed to confirm these values.
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