Usefulness of muscle ultrasound in appendicular skeletal muscle mass estimation for sarcopenia assessment

Baek, Seol-Hee; Sung, Jung‐Joon; Park, Jin-Woo; Son, Myeong Hun; Lee, Jung Hun; Kim, Byung Jo

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0280202

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“…Moreover, investigators have demonstrated the relationship between muscle strength and muscle cross-sectional area [ 24 ]. US has been increasingly used as a tool to measure muscle mass-related indicators [ 9 , 16 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 ]. The muscle thickness measured by US is closely related to the cross-sectional area measured by both US and computed tomography [ 32 ].…”

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“…However, if used with standardized techniques to minimize potential limitations, a hand-held dynamometer can establish reliability and validity [ 49 , 50 ]. Finally, we used the linear regression model to develop an ASM prediction equation, which was the statistical method used in the previous studies [ 9 , 16 , 51 , 52 , 53 ] with similar study objects. However, caution should be applied in the interpretation of the final result.…”

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“…Ultrasonography (US) has been frequently used in studies that require quantitative skeletal muscle assessment. US-derived muscle mass indicators were studied for sarcopenia diagnosis [ 9 ] and as a marker associated with functional outcomes such as the risk of falls in the geriatric population [ 10 ]. Another useful tool, BIA performs noninvasive body composition analysis, by measuring tissue conductivity after applying a weak electrical current.…”

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Surface Electromyography-Driven Parameters for Representing Muscle Mass and Strength

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Park

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The need for developing a simple and effective assessment tool for muscle mass has been increasing in a rapidly aging society. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of the surface electromyography (sEMG) parameters for estimating muscle mass. Overall, 212 healthy volunteers participated in this study. Maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) strength and root mean square (RMS) values of motor unit potentials from surface electrodes on each muscle (biceps brachii, triceps brachii, biceps femoris, rectus femoris) during isometric exercises of elbow flexion (EF), elbow extension (EE), knee flexion (KF), knee extension (KE) were acquired. New variables (MeanRMS, MaxRMS, and RatioRMS) were calculated from RMS values according to each exercise. Bioimpedance analysis (BIA) was performed to determine the segmental lean mass (SLM), segmental fat mass (SFM), and appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM). Muscle thicknesses were measured using ultrasonography (US). sEMG parameters showed positive correlations with MVC strength, SLM, ASM, and muscle thickness measured by US, but showed negative correlations with SFM. An equation was developed for ASM: ASM = −26.04 + 20.345 × Height + 0.178 × weight − 2.065 × (1, if female; 0, if male) + 0.327 × RatioRMS(KF) + 0.965 × MeanRMS(EE) (SEE = 1.167, adjusted R2 = 0.934). sEMG parameters in controlled conditions may represent overall muscle strength and muscle mass in healthy individuals.

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Surface Electromyography-Driven Parameters for Representing Muscle Mass and Strength

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“…The golden years, as always, spawn their own issues, with sarcopenia and gradual muscle mass and function loss being the leading ones [53]. Ultrasonography using a feature that provides with muscle mass and quality assessment becomes an unreplaceable tool in detecting age-related pathology [54]. The ultrasonography method that includes the assessment of body areas, such as muscle thickness, area of crosssection, and intramuscular fat concentration, provides a comprehensive picture on the structural changes due to age and helps to define the influence of age on muscle alterations [55].…”

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Skeletal muscle as a pro- and anti-inflammatory tissue: insights from children to adults and ultrasound findings

Di Ludovico,

La Bella,

Ciarelli

et al. 2024

J Ultrasound

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Previously regarded as a movement and posture control agent, the skeletal muscle is now recognized as an endocrine organ that may affect systemic inflammation and metabolic health. The discovery of myokines such as IL-6, released from skeletal muscle in response to physical exercise, is now one of the most recent insights. Myokines are the mediators of the balance between the pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory responses. This underscores the muscle function as a determinant of good health and prevention of diseases. Advances in ultrasound technology improved evaluation of muscle thickness, composition, and determining fat distribution. Combining imaging with molecular biology, researchers discovered the complicated interplay between muscle function, cytokine production and general health effects.The production of myokines with exercise showcasing the adaptability of muscles to high-stress conditions and contributing to metabolism and inflammation regulation. These findings have significant implications in order to provide improvement in metabolic and inflammatory diseases.

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“…Later, the participants lie supine with their limbs extended and relaxed (Li et al, 2020). The muscle thickness was measured in the short-axis view at the maximal vertical distance from the superficial to deep fascia layers (Baek et al, 2023). The assessment commences using the portable handheld Linear Series UProbe-L5 for the initial three muscle thickness measurements, followed by three additional measurements utilizing the Hitachi Aloka F37 ultrasound machine.…”

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Portable Wireless Handheld Ultrasound Linear Series UProbe-L5 and Hitachi Aloka F37 Ultrasound Reliability Test

Madarsa,

Baki,

Md Nadzalan

et al. 2023

IJARBSS

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The utilization of portable ultrasound technology in medical imaging has experienced significant growth due to its inherent mobility and user-friendly nature. Nevertheless, to enhance trust in this portable equipment, the evidence about its reliability must be acknowledged and disclosed. Assessing the reliability of the Handheld Ultrasound UProbe-L5 and the Hitachi Aloka F37 machine in assessing muscle thickness is a complex task with significant implications for both clinical practice and research. In line with the issue, this study aims to assess the reliability of the portable wireless handheld ultrasound Sonostar Linear Series UProbe-L5 with the Hitachi Aloka F37 ultrasonography machine for muscle thickness measurements. Twenty male university athletes, aged between 19 and 20 years (mean age 19.52 ± 0.29), participated in this study. The reliability of the Handheld Ultrasound UProbe-L5 and Hitachi Aloka F37 scans were evaluated. A test-retest reliability study design was employed to quantify the muscle thickness of the biceps brachii muscle. Three measurements were taken using both devices. The participants were required to refrain from participating in any type of resistance exercise for a period of forty-eight hours before the assessment. The participants are supine, with their arms and legs stretched out and relaxed. The measurement points were positioned at a distance of 60% between the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and the acromial process of the scapula. The muscle thickness was assessed in the short-axis view by measuring the maximum vertical distance between the superficial and deep fascia layers. The data were analyzed using Reliability Analysis to assess the consistency of a measure from these two devices, and the reliability and internal consistency of biceps brachii

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Usefulness of muscle ultrasound in appendicular skeletal muscle mass estimation for sarcopenia assessment

Cited by 6 publications

References 28 publications

Surface Electromyography-Driven Parameters for Representing Muscle Mass and Strength

Surface Electromyography-Driven Parameters for Representing Muscle Mass and Strength

Skeletal muscle as a pro- and anti-inflammatory tissue: insights from children to adults and ultrasound findings

Portable Wireless Handheld Ultrasound Linear Series UProbe-L5 and Hitachi Aloka F37 Ultrasound Reliability Test

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