Motor neuron disorders and neuropathies

In this study, we analyzed changes in the thickness of five muscles from rest to contraction in ALS patients versus a control group. 25 ALS patients (mean age: 63.6yr [SD:14.4yr.]; 32% female) and 26 controls (62.5yr [SD:14.8yr]; 31% female) were analyzed. Transverse ultrasound (US) scans were taken at the biceps brachii (BB), forearm flexors (FF), thenar eminence (TE), quadriceps femoris (QF) and tibialis anterior (TA) with a GE-LogiqF8 device with linear transducer (12L-RS 5-13 MHz) with constant image optimization parameters.

Source: Neuromuscular Disorders - September 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: E. Fages Caravaca, J. R íos-Diaz, J. Martinez Payá, A. Rios -Cortés, E. del Baño Aledo, P. García Torres, O. Meca Birlanga, E. Kanh Mesía Source Type: research