Shear wave elastography for assessing the anterior scalene elasticity in patients with neck pain

The scalene muscles have a high clinical interest due to the anatomical relationships and its role in specific musculoskeletal impairments. In fact, the inter-scalene triangle is particularly relevant as it serves as the pathway for the roots and trunks of the brachial plexus and the subclavian artery [1,2]. Histological and functional AS muscle changes has been found associated with neck pain [3] as evidence demonstrated fiber conversion [4] and greater electromyographic activity pain-side specific during low-load tasks [5].
Source: Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Technical Note Source Type: research