Key result
Skeletal muscle ultrasound is a convenient, non-invasive technique capable of visualizing normal and pathological muscle tissue, detecting neuromuscular disorders with predictive values of up to 90%.
Population
Patients with suspected neuromuscular disorders, including children and adults.
Design
Review
Authors
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Quantified echo intensity may refine neuromuscular ultrasound assessment; leaves open standardization and prospective validation before routine use.
Skeletal muscle ultrasound, particularly with quantitative gray scale analysis, is a non-invasive, reliable, and sensitive tool for diagnosing and monitoring neuromuscular disorders.
Pillen et al. (2011) conducted a review in Neuromuscular disorders. Skeletal muscle ultrasound was evaluated. Skeletal muscle ultrasound is a convenient, non-invasive technique capable of visualizing normal and pathological muscle tissue, detecting neuromuscular disorders with predictive values of up to 90%.
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