Application of ultrasound for muscle assessment in sarcopenia: towards standardized measurements
Purpose Measurement of muscle mass is paramount in the screening and diagnosis of
sarcopenia. Besides muscle quantity however, also quality assessment is important …
sarcopenia. Besides muscle quantity however, also quality assessment is important …
Diagnostic value of muscle ultrasound for myopathies and myositis
J Albayda, N van Alfen - Current rheumatology reports, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to critically discuss the use of
ultrasound in the evaluation of muscle disorders with a particular focus on the emerging use …
ultrasound in the evaluation of muscle disorders with a particular focus on the emerging use …
Imaging of joint and soft tissue involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus
A Di Matteo, G Smerilli, E Cipolletta, F Salaffi… - Current rheumatology …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review To highlight the potential uses and applications of imaging in
the assessment of the most common and relevant musculoskeletal (MSK) manifestations in …
the assessment of the most common and relevant musculoskeletal (MSK) manifestations in …
Nineteen reasons why physiatrists should do musculoskeletal ultrasound: EURO-MUSCULUS/USPRM recommendations
This article is an eventual consensus of experts from the European Musculoskeletal
Ultrasound Study Group (EURO-MUSCULUS) and the Ultrasound Study Group in Physical …
Ultrasound Study Group (EURO-MUSCULUS) and the Ultrasound Study Group in Physical …
Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging as diagnostic tools for sarcopenia in immune-mediated rheumatic diseases (IMRDs)
F Salaffi, M Carotti, A Di Matteo, L Ceccarelli… - La radiologia …, 2022 - Springer
Sarcopenia is characterized by loss of muscle mass, altered muscle composition, fat and
fibrous tissue infiltration, and abnormal innervation, especially in older individuals with …
fibrous tissue infiltration, and abnormal innervation, especially in older individuals with …
Ultrasonographic evaluation of the calf muscle mass and architecture in elderly patients with and without sarcopenia
ME Kuyumcu, M Halil, Ö Kara, B Çuni… - Archives of gerontology …, 2016 - Elsevier
Background/objectives To sonographically assess the muscle mass and architecture of
sarcopenic elderly subjects, and to explore the utility of ultrasound (US) measurements in …
sarcopenic elderly subjects, and to explore the utility of ultrasound (US) measurements in …
Ultrasound measurements of gastrocnemius muscle thickness in older people with sarcopenia
J Wang, Y Hu, G Tian - Clinical interventions in aging, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Background Sarcopenia, defined as low muscle mass and low muscle strength and/or low
physical performance, is affecting more and more people. The European Working Group on …
physical performance, is affecting more and more people. The European Working Group on …
Muscle involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus: multimodal ultrasound assessment and relationship with physical performance
A Di Matteo, G Smerilli, E Cipolletta… - …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Objectives The objectives of this study were (1) to explore US findings for muscle mass,
muscle quality and muscle stiffness in SLE patients and healthy subjects;(2) to investigate …
muscle quality and muscle stiffness in SLE patients and healthy subjects;(2) to investigate …
When and how should we use imaging in individuals at risk of rheumatoid arthritis?
K Harnden, A Di Matteo, K Mankia - Frontiers in Medicine, 2022 - frontiersin.org
In recent years rheumatologists have begun to shift focus from early rheumatoid arthritis
(RA) to studying individuals at risk of developing the disease. It is now possible to use blood …
(RA) to studying individuals at risk of developing the disease. It is now possible to use blood …
Ultrasound evaluation of joints in systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review
CF Lins, MB Santiago - European radiology, 2015 - Springer
Objectives The aim of this systematic review is to describe the scientific evidence regarding
sonographic findings of joints in SLE patients. Methods Seven databases were searched …
sonographic findings of joints in SLE patients. Methods Seven databases were searched …