P 110 - Lower limb muscle volume estimation from maximum cross-sectional area and muscle length in cerebral palsy and typically developing individuals

Deficits in muscle volume may be a significant contributor to physical disability in children with cerebral palsy (CP). 3D measurements of muscle volume using MRI or 3D ultrasound may be difficult to make routinely in clinic. 2D ultra-sound may be a more convenient imaging technique as previous studies reported that muscle volume can be estimated based on this technique. Measurements of muscle thickness or anatomical cross-sectional area have been used to estimate muscle volume and strong linear relationships between muscle volume and the product of anatomical cross-sectional area and muscle length have been reported [1,2].

Source: Gait and Posture - July 24, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: I. Vanmechelen, A. Shortland, J. Noble Tags: Short communication Source Type: research