Atrophy of individual thigh muscles measured by MRI in older adults with knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study

Conclusions: The ratio of VM CSA to QM and/or that of SM CSA to HAM were low and were the best indicators to detect KOA-related muscle atrophy of the thigh. However, to detect KOA-related muscle atrophy, the VM CSA ratio should be analyzed in the thigh region around the mid-thigh, whereas the SM CSA ratio should be analyzed in the thigh region at the muscle belly.
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research