Advance in Ultrasound Elastography for Evaluation of Spasticity (review)

VernacularTitle:超声弹性成像在肌肉痉挛评定中的应用进展
Author: Dongling ZHONG ¹ ; Luping YANG ¹ ; Yijuan HU ¹ ; Mengxiao LI ¹ ; Furong ZHANG ¹ ; Juan LI ¹ ; Rongjiang JIN ¹
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1. Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 610075, China
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: spasticity, assessment, ultrasound elastography, review
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2018;24(7):815-818
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Spasticity is one of common manifestations of upper motor neuron injury, and often evaluated with semi-quantitative scales. Ultrasound elastography (UE) can provide elastic information for muscle tissue, and can be used for the evaluation of muscle tension after cerebral palsy and stroke, as well as the efficacy of treatment. It correlates well with clinical spasm rating scales. However, UE may also be used for assessment of spasticity after spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis, etc.