The Impact of Ultrasound Probe Tilt on Muscle Thickness and Echo-Intensity: A Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction/background: To determine the influence of ultrasound probe tilt on reliability and overall changes in muscle thickness and echo-intensity. Materials and Methods: Thirty-six individuals had a total of 15 images taken on both the biceps brachii and tibialis anterior muscles. These images were taken in 2 ° increments with the probe tilted either upward (U) or downward (D) from perpendicular (0°) to the muscle (U6°, U4°, U2°, 0°, D2°, D4°, and D6°). All images were then saved, stored, and analyzed using Image-J software for echo-intensity and muscle thickness measures.

Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - November 16, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Scott J. Dankel, Takashi Abe, Zachary W. Bell, Matthew B. Jessee, Samuel L. Buckner, Kevin T. Mattocks, J. Grant Mouser, Jeremy P. Loenneke Source Type: research