Longitudinal Changes in Body Composition and Circumference of the Lower Extremity after Jones Fracture

Ohori, Yuki; Ishizaka, Masahiro; Itokazu, Masafumi; Sadakiyo, Kaori; Kubo, Akira; Endo, Yuichi

doi:10.1589/rika.33.769

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“…6 In addition, it was reported that the measurement error was large when the circumference was calculated using a tape. 12 Therefore, in this study, to minimize the error due to deviation of the measurement position of MC and AC, the landmark was marked with a pen above and below the measurement position of the tape (12-, 3-, 6-, and 9-o' clock positions) when measured for the first time. The second, third, and afternoon measurements were taken according to the landmark and with care not to press the skin.…”

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Evaluation Methods for the Measurement of Lower Leg Edema in Healthy Young Adults

2020

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Background In recent years, objective quantitative evaluations have become particularly important. Both qualitative and quantitative evaluations are also available for edema. It is thought that the technical problem of quantitative evaluation can be solved by using a simple and reproducible method. Several studies have evaluated various methods for measuring edema. Limitations, such as weaknesses, measurement complexity, and errors, have been identified. Therefore, this study aimed to consider a simple and effective measurement method for the quantitative evaluation of edema. Methods This study was a prospective, observational study. The subjects were 15 healthy adults (2 male and 13 female). Measurements were performed on the subjects' right lower leg once in the morning and once in the afternoon, with a minimum interval of 4 hours. Results The actual volume of the lower leg was correlated with all indices except the ultrasonic echo findings for subcutaneous tissue. The intra-subject and inter-subject reliabilities for the indices using digital images were very high. The lower leg volume was greater significantly in the afternoon from the morning. Conclusion The leg circumference was measured by utilizing a tape, while the width and volume were measured by utilizing digital imaging suitable for quantitatively evaluating edema. Furthermore, swelling of the lower leg with time can occur in the absence of daily exercise.

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“…Weaknesses have been identified from the findings of previous studies, including the complexity of the measurement process and the influence of measurement errors. 10,12 However, few studies have compared and examined the different measurement methods. 13 In recent years, objective quantitative evaluations have become particularly important.…”

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