3D Freehand Ultrasound for in vivo Determination of Human Skeletal Muscle Volume

MacGillivray, Tom; Ross, Erin; Simpson, A. H. R. W.; Greig, Carolyn

doi:10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2008.11.013

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“…Regarding the estimation of the proximal ST volume, it was expected that this can also be estimated accurately if the borders of the muscle are sufficiently visible and, thus, can be segmented within the voxel array. This expectation is confirmed by results for the distal compartment and by other studies that have shown that if a muscle can be accurately segmented valid measurements of muscle volume of different muscles are possible (Weller et al 2007;Barber et al 2009;MacGillivray et al 2009). Segmentation of the proximal volume of ST is expected to be limited also in vivo in subjects with a very thick layer of subcutaneous tissue and/or a large m. gluteus.…”

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“…; MacGillivray et al. ). Segmentation of the proximal volume of ST is expected to be limited also in vivo in subjects with a very thick layer of subcutaneous tissue and/or a large m. gluteus.…”

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“…As the morphology of a muscle is a major determinant of its mechanical properties (Gans & Bock, 1965;Woittiez et al 1983;Brand et al 1986;Gans & Gaunt, 1991;Huijing, 1996;Winters et al 2011), knowledge of ST morphology may improve our understanding of ST function. Freehand three-dimensional ultrasound (3D US) has been shown to allow for accurate and standardized assessment of: (i) length of morphological variables (Fry et al 2004;Barber et al 2009;Weide et al 2015); and (ii) muscle volume (Weller et al 2007;Barber et al 2009;MacGillivray et al 2009). Currently for ST no specific 3D US protocol is available.…”

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Freehand three‐dimensional ultrasound to assess semitendinosus muscle morphology

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In several neurological disorders and muscle injuries, morphological changes of the m. semitendinosus (ST) are presumed to contribute to movement limitations around the knee. Freehand three‐dimensional (3D) ultrasound (US), using position tracking of two‐dimensional US images to reconstruct a 3D voxel array, can be used to assess muscle morphology in vivo. The aims of this study were: (i) to introduce a newly developed 3D US protocol for ST; and (ii) provide a first comparison of morphological characteristics determined by 3D US with those measured on dissected cadaveric muscles. Morphological characteristics of ST (e.g. muscle belly length, tendon length, fascicle length and whole muscle volume, and volumes of both compartments) were assessed in six cadavers using a 3D US protocol. Subsequently, ST muscles were removed from the body to measure the same morphological characteristics. Mean differences between morphological characteristics measured by 3D US and after dissection were smaller than 10%. Intra‐class correlation coefficients (ICCs) were higher than 0.75 for all variables except for the lengths of proximal fascicles (ICC = 0.58). Measurement of the volume of proximal compartment by 3D US was not feasible, due to low US image quality proximally. We conclude that the presented 3D US protocol allows for reasonably accurate measurements of key morphological characteristics of ST muscle.

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Freehand three‐dimensional ultrasound to assess semitendinosus muscle morphology

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“…In addition, muscle-specific quantities, such as the muscle volume, fascicle/fiber length, pennation angle, and anatomic or physiological crosssectional area, have been determined (Heslinga and Huijing, 1990;de Haan et al, 1992;Narici et al, 2003;Morse et al, 2008;Barros et al, 2009;O'Brien et al, 2010;Hiepe et al, 2014). Generally, the analysis of these parameters might reflect the fact that these indices can be determined using non-invasive methods, such as multi-dimensional ultrasound imaging or magnetic resonance imaging, in longitudinal studies (Fry et al, 2004;Barber et al, 2009;MacGillivray et al, 2009;Liaw et al, 2013). Some invasive studies have also determined single geometrical information regarding the isolated muscle-tendon complex, such as muscle, aponeurosis, or tendon lengths (De Koning et al, 1987;Heslinga and Huijing, 1990;Heslinga and Huijing, 1993).…”

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Effects of Growth on Muscle, Tendon, and Aponeurosis Tissues in Rabbit Shank Musculature

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Leichsenring

Siebert

2017

The Anatomical Record

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There exist several studies using morphological analyses of skeletal muscles to obtain a better understanding of muscle structure. The structural information obtained are primarily determined from single muscle components using individual animals of discrete ages. Further, little is known about changing dimensions of the aponeurosis, which is an important load-transferring interface in muscle mechanics. Thus, the aim of the present study was to determine how the muscle, tendon, and particularly the aponeurosis geometry of the rabbit shank musculature (M. soleus, M. extensor digitorum longus, and M. plantaris) change during growth. In doing so, morphological studies on muscles of eighty-nine female rabbits aged between 18 and 108 days were conducted. We found an almost linear increase over time in all of the geometrical parameters observed. The aponeurosis of the muscles exhibited lower growth rates in width than in length. The distal and proximal aponeurosis areas were nearly identical. The ratio of aponeurosis area to the physiological cross-sectional area was 2.54, 2.54, and 1.88 for M. soleus, M. extensor digitorum longus, and M. plantaris, respectively. M. extensor digitorum longus and M. soleus exhibited a nearly similar tendon-muscle fascicle length ratio during growth, increasing from 2.86 to 5.30 and 3.48 to 6.16, respectively. Interestingly, the tendon-muscle fascicle length ratio of the M. plantaris started initially with a much higher value (∼8) and increased to ∼18. Taken together, these results provide insight into the structure of the muscle-tendon complex and thus, a general understanding of muscle growth. Anat Rec, 300:1123-1136, 2017. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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“…Direct visualization of the bone is ideal but is often limited by cost, availability, and exposure to radiation, and skin-based systems are prone to error. [26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33] The overall goal of this study was to investigate the feasibility of applying 3-dimensional ultrasound methods, previously used to look at scapular position in static postures, to evaluate dynamic scapular movement. 34 The specific goals were as follows:…”

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Dynamic Three-Dimensional Ultrasound to Evaluate Scapular Movement Among Manual Wheelchair Users and Healthy Controls

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Lin

Koontz

et al. 2015

Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

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Background: A large percentage of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) report shoulder pain that can limit independence and quality of life. The pain is likely related to the demands placed on the shoulder by transfers and propulsion. Shoulder pathology has been linked to altered scapular mechanics; however, current methods to evaluate scapular movement are invasive, require ionizing radiation, are subject to skin-based motion artifacts, or require static postures. Objective: To investigate the feasibility of applying 3-dimensional ultrasound methods, previously used to look at scapular position in static postures, to evaluate dynamic scapular movement. Method: This study evaluated the feasibility of the novel application of a method combining 2-dimensional ultrasound and a motion capture system to determine 3-dimensional scapular position during dynamic arm elevation in the scapular plane with and without loading. Results: Incremental increases in scapular rotations were noted for extracted angles of 30°, 45°, 60°, and 75° of humeral elevation. Group differences were evaluated between a group of 16 manual wheelchair users (MWUs) and a group of age-and gender-matched able-bodied controls. MWUs had greater scapular external rotation and baseline pathology on clinical exam. MWUs also had greater anterior tilting, with this difference further accentuated during loading. The relationship between demographics and scapular positioning was also investigated, revealing that increased age, pathology on clinical exam, years since injury, and body mass index were correlated with scapular rotations associated with impingement (internal rotation, downward rotation, and anterior tilting). Conclusion: Individuals with SCI, as well as other populations who are susceptible to shoulder pathology, may benefit from the application of this imaging modality to quantitatively evaluate scapular positioning and effectively target therapeutic interventions.

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3D Freehand Ultrasound for in vivo Determination of Human Skeletal Muscle Volume

Cited by 53 publications

References 13 publications

Freehand three‐dimensional ultrasound to assess semitendinosus muscle morphology

Freehand three‐dimensional ultrasound to assess semitendinosus muscle morphology

Effects of Growth on Muscle, Tendon, and Aponeurosis Tissues in Rabbit Shank Musculature

Dynamic Three-Dimensional Ultrasound to Evaluate Scapular Movement Among Manual Wheelchair Users and Healthy Controls

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