This review evaluates the reliability and validity of ultrasound to quantify muscles in older
adults. The databases PubMed, Cochrane, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied …

Objective To establish muscle-specific cut-off values for ultrasound-based detection of low
muscle mass, and to assess its prevalence in a population of frail older subjects when …

Purpose Ultrasound-based prediction methods for the detection of low muscle mass for
sarcopenia in older adults have been explored previously; however, the muscle that most …

Introduction A precise quantitative measurement of skeletal muscle mass is fundamental for
diagnosing sarcopenia in older individuals. The current techniques of assessment, including …

Purpose In 2018, the SARCUS working group published a first article on the standardization
of the use of ultrasound to assess muscle. Recommendations were made for patient …

Introduction: Age-related changes in muscle mass and muscle tissue composition contribute
to diminished strength in older adults. The objectives of this study are to examine if an …

The increase of elderly in our society requires simple tools for quantification of sarcopenia in
inpatient and outpatient settings. The aim of this study was to compare parameters …

Purpose Measurement of muscle mass is paramount in the screening and diagnosis of
sarcopenia. Besides muscle quantity however, also quality assessment is important …

Ultrasound is an inexpensive and practical alternative to gold standard measures of muscle
mass. Changes in body position may lead to intra‐muscular fluid shifts that may affect the …

Muscle ultrasound is an emerging tool for diagnosing sarcopenia. This review aims to
summarize the current knowledge on the diagnostic test accuracy of ultrasound for the …