Unilateral-dominant reduction in muscle volume in female knee osteoarthritis patients: computed tomography-based analysis of bilateral sides

Unilateral-dominant reduction in muscle volume in female knee osteoarthritis patients: computed tomography-based analysis of bilateral sides

Abstract Background Muscle weakness is associated with osteoarthritis pathology. A recent study demonstrated that measuring muscle volume using computed tomography (CT)-based analysis and comparing bilateral muscles in the same patient allowed for accurate evaluation of muscle volume in unilateral h...

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Main Authors: Ayumi Tsukada, Kentaro Uchida, Jun Aikawa, Shotaro Takano, Dai Iwase, Manabu Mukai, Masayuki Miyagi, Yuta Nanri, Gen Inoue, Masashi Takaso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Computed tomography
Bilateral
Muscle volume
Muscle strength
Osteoarthritis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-02074-x

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