Eman A Tawfik, Michael S Cartwright, Nens van Alfen, Hubertus Axer, Andrea J Boon, Nicholas Crump, Alexander Grimm, Lisa D Hobson-Webb, Antonios Kerasnoudis, Ross Mandeville, David C Preston, Sarada Sakamuri, Nortina Shahrizaila, Susan Shin, Steven J Shook, Einar Wilder-Smith, Francis O Walker
Neuromuscular ultrasound has become an integral part of the diagnostic workup of neuromuscular disorders at many centers. Despite its growing utility, uniform standard scanning techniques do not currently exist. Scanning approaches for similar diseases vary in the literature creating heterogeneity in the studies as reported in several meta-analysis. Moreover, neuromuscular ultrasound experts including the group in this study have different views with regards to technical aspects, scanning protocols, and the parameters that should be assessed...
April 19, 2023: Muscle & Nerve