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A quantitative measure of handgrip myotonia in non-dystrophic myotonia.
A quantitative measure of handgrip myotonia in non-dystrophic myotonia.
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Muscle & nerve [Muscle Nerve] 2012 Oct; Vol. 46 (4), pp. 482-9. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Introduction: Non-dystrophic myotonia (NDM) is characterized by myotonia without muscle wasting. A standardized quantitative myotonia assessment (QMA) is important for clinical trials.<br />Methods: Myotonia was assessed in 91 individuals enrolled in a natural history study using a commercially available computerized handgrip myometer and automated software. Average peak force and 90% to 5% relaxation times were compared with historical normal controls studied with identical methods.<br />Results: Thirty subjects had chloride channel mutations, 31 had sodium channel mutations, 6 had DM2 mutations, and 24 had no identified mutation. Chloride channel mutations were associated with prolonged first handgrip relaxation times and warm-up on subsequent handgrips. Sodium channel mutations were associated with prolonged first handgrip relaxation times and paradoxical myotonia or warm-up, depending on underlying mutations. DM2 subjects had normal relaxation times but decreased peak force. Sample size estimates are provided for clinical trial planning.<br />Conclusion: QMA is an automated, non-invasive technique for evaluating myotonia in NDM.<br /> (Copyright © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.)
- Subjects :
- Adult
Aged
Chloride Channels genetics
Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted methods
Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted standards
Exercise Test standards
Female
Humans
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Middle Aged
Muscle Weakness genetics
Mutation
Myotonia genetics
Sodium Channels genetics
Young Adult
Exercise Test methods
Hand Strength physiology
Muscle Weakness diagnosis
Muscle Weakness physiopathology
Myotonia diagnosis
Myotonia physiopathology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1097-4598
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Muscle & nerve
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22987687
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/mus.23402