束状
肌萎缩侧索硬化
肱二头肌
医学
肱骨
物理医学与康复
内科学
疾病
解剖
作者
Reuven Avidan,Yaara Fainmesser,Vivian E. Drory,Vera Bril,Alon Abraham
摘要
Abstract Introduction Fasciculations are most commonly seen in the biceps brachii muscle in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In this study we have explored the association between fasciculation frequency in a single location—biceps brachii and brachialis muscles (BB), and disease burden and activity. Methods Sonographic muscle studies were performed in 90 ALS patients, 47 of whom were seen in subsequent follow‐up. The association between fasciculations frequency at the BB and ALS Functional Rating Scale—Revised (ALSFRS‐R) and manual muscle testing (MMT) scores was determined. Results High fasciculation frequency at the BB, where detection rate was the highest, was associated with shorter disease duration, greater muscle thickness, higher MMT scores, and faster rate of decline in ALSFRS‐R initially, and MMT subsequently. Discussion High fasciculation frequency at the BB as determined by sonography, is associated with less impairment at time of examination, and a more active disease with a more rapid progression.
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