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Cross-sectional area reference values of nerves in the lower extremities using ultrasonography.
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Muscle & Nerve . Oct2014, Vol. 50 Issue 4, p564-570. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- ABSTRACT Introduction: Cross-sectional area (CSA) reference values of lower extremity nerves using ultrasonography have only been reported in a few studies and have been limited to white populations. Methods: For this study, 94 healthy Korean volunteers were recruited for measurement of the CSA at 7 sites of lower extremity nerves. The side-to-side difference in CSA was calculated for each nerve, and reference ranges were derived. External validity evaluation for the reference values was performed with 10 newly recruited volunteers at a different institution. Results: Nerve CSA was correlated significantly with body mass index, weight, and height; however, the absolute value of the side-to-side difference had no significant correlation with demographic factors. The external validity was adequate for all sites, ranging from 80% to 100%. Conclusions: The lower extremity nerve CSA values obtained in this study may provide normal reference values for the Asian population. Muscle Nerve 50: 564-570, 2014 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0148639X
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Muscle & Nerve
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 98418831
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/mus.24209