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Reliability of quantitative ultrasound measurement of flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus muscles in stroke
- Source :
- Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research; December 2020, Vol. 9 Issue: 18 p1293-1300, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Aim:This study aims to investigate reliability of quantitative ultrasound measurement of the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) and flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) muscles in stroke. Materials & methods:Patients with a history of stroke were recruited. FDP and FDS muscles on both upper extremities were investigated with ultrasound. Two independent assessors acquired images and analyzed them using a program and Heckmatt scale. Results:Forty-eight patients were included. The inter-rater intraclass correlation coefficient for echo intensities was calculated as 0.91 while intrarater intraclass correlation coefficient as 0.80. For Heckmatt scale, the inter-rater reliability for FDS was Kw = 0.74 (p < 0.0005) and for FDP it was Kw = 0.73 (p < 0.0005). Mean echo intensity values showed significant strong correlations with Heckmatt scores (r = 0.663 and r = 0.633 with both p values <0.001). Conclusion:Quantitative ultrasound imaging of FDS and FDP is a reliable method to demonstrate echo intensity changes of muscles in stroke.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20426305 and 20426313
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 18
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs54881766
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2217/cer-2020-0105