Ultrasound imaging of dorsal neck muscles with speckle tracking analyses – the relationship between muscle deformation and force

Peterson, Gunnel; Leary, Shaun O'; Nilsson, David; Moodie, Katherine; Tucker, Kylie; Trygg, Johan; Peolsson, Anneli

doi:10.1038/s41598-019-49916-1

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“…The measurement principle of 2D speckle tracking is to follow real-time distance changes of two specific gray-scale pixels (known as "kernels") to calculate the degree of tissue deformation (longitudinal strain). This method has high accuracy and repeatability and has been widely used to measure the strain of various tissues or organs to evaluate their function (22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31). For example, Orde and colleagues (23) used speckle tracking to assess the longitudinal strain of the diaphragm with good intragroup and intergroup agreement (ICC, 0.88-0.98).…”

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“…Meanwhile, two-dimensional (2D) speckle tracking can effectively measure tissue deformation ("strain") and is most commonly used to assess cardiac function (21). Recently, speckle tracking has been used to measure strain in variable tissues to assess their function, including the diaphragm (22)(23)(24), skeletal muscle (25,26), pleura (27,28), tendon (29), blood flow (30), and carpal tunnel (31). However, to date, there are no studies using speckle tracking to quantify parasternal intercostal muscle longitudinal strain (LSim) and evaluate its clinical value.…”

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Speckle Tracking Quantification Parasternal Intercostal Muscle Longitudinal Strain to Predict Weaning Outcomes: A Multicentric Observational Study

Xiao

Yan

et al. 2022

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Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility, reliability, and reproducibility of parasternal intercostal muscle longitudinal strain (LSim) quantification by speckle tracking and the value of maximal LSim to predict weaning outcomes. Methods: This study was divided into three phases. Phases 1 and 2 comprehended prospective observational programs to evaluate the feasibility, reliability, and repeatability of speckle tracking to assess LSim in healthy subjects and mechanically ventilated patients. Phase 3 was a multicenter retrospective study to evaluate the value of maximal LSim, intercostal muscle thickening fraction (TFim), diaphragmatic thickening fraction, diaphragmatic excursion, and rapid shallow breathing index to predict weaning outcomes. Results: A total of 25 healthy subjects and 20 mechanically ventilated patients were enrolled in phases 1 and 2, respectively. Maximal LSim was easily accessible, and the intraoperator reliability and interoperator reliability were excellent in eupnea, deep breathing, and mechanical ventilation. The intraclass correlation coefficient ranged from 0.85 to 0.96. Moreover, 83 patients were included in phase 3. The areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve of maximal LSim, TFim, diaphragmatic thickening fraction, diaphragmatic excursion, and rapid shallow breathing index were 0.91, 0.79, 0.71, 0.70, and 0.78 for the prediction of successful weaning, respectively. The best cutoff values of LSim and TFim were >−6% (sensitivity, 100%; specificity, 64.71%) and <7.6% (sensitivity, 100%; specificity, 50.98%), respectively. Conclusions: The quantification of LSim by speckle tracking was easily achievable in healthy subjects and mechanically ventilated patients and presented a higher predictive value for weaning success compared with conventional weaning parameters. Trial registration no. ChiCTR2100049817

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Speckle Tracking Quantification Parasternal Intercostal Muscle Longitudinal Strain to Predict Weaning Outcomes: A Multicentric Observational Study

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Yan

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“…Through the recruitment of muscles and reflex responses of the nervous system, the neck muscles and tendons provide sufficient stability and regulate cervical motion. Recent research has revealed that degeneration of the CPM, in addition to bony structural alterations, is a significant contributor to persistent neck pain, sagittal imbalance, and the development of CDDD (25)(26)(27). Numerous patients with CDDD exhibit varying degrees of neck muscle degeneration, as evidenced by two abnormal indicators on MR images: a reduction in myofiber size (muscle atrophy) and an increase in fat deposition (fatty infiltration) (28).…”

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Comparison of the effectiveness of zero-profile device and plate cage construct in the treatment of one-level cervical disc degenerative disease combined with moderate to severe paraspinal muscle degeneration

Abudouaini,

Xu,

Yang

et al. 2023

Front. Endocrinol.

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ObjectiveRecent evidence indicates that cervical paraspinal muscle degeneration (PMD) is a prevalent and age-related condition in patients with cervical disc degenerative disease (CDDD). However, the relationship between surgery selection and post-operative outcomes in this population remains unclear. Consequently, this study aims to investigate the disparities in clinical outcomes, radiological findings, and complications between two frequently utilized anterior cervical surgical procedures. The objective is to offer guidance for the management of PMD in conjunction with CDDD.MethodsA total of 140 patients who underwent single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) at our department were included in this study. The patients were divided into three groups based on the severity of PMD: mild (n=40), moderate (n=54), and severe (n=46), as determined by Goutalier fat infiltration grade. The subjects of interest were those with moderate-severe PMD, and their clinical outcomes, radiological parameters, and complications were compared between those who received a stand-alone zero-profile anchored cage (PREVAIL) and those who received a plate-cage construct (PCC).ResultsThe JOA, NDI, and VAS scores exhibited significant improvement at all postoperative intervals when compared to baseline, and there were no discernible differences in clinical outcomes between the two groups. While the PCC group demonstrated more pronounced enhancements and maintenance of several sagittal alignment parameters, such as the C2-7 angle, FSU angle, C2-7 SVA, and T1 slope, there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups. The incidence of dysphagia in the zero-profile group was 22.41% at one week, which subsequently decreased to 13.79% at three months and 3.45% at the final follow-up. In contrast, the plate cage group exhibited a higher incidence of dysphagia, with rates of 47.62% at one week, 33.33% at three months, and 11.90% at the final follow-up. Notably, there were significant differences in the incidence of dysphagia between the two groups within the first three months. However, the fusion rate, occurrence of implant subsidence, and adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) were comparable at the final follow-up.ConclusionFor patients with one-level cervical disc degenerative disease combined with paraspinal muscle degeneration, both the zero-profile technique and PCC have demonstrated efficacy in ameliorating clinical symptoms and maintaining the postoperative sagittal balance. Although no significant disparities were observed between these two technologies in terms of complications such as adjacent segment degeneration and implant subsidence, the zero-profile technique exhibited superior performance over PCC in relation to dysphagia during the early stages of postoperative recovery. To validate these findings, studies with longer follow-up periods and evaluations of multilevel cervical muscles are warranted.

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“…Ultrasound video sequences have the capability to non-invasively detect mechanical neck muscle function 11,12 . Ultrasound with speckle tracking analysis, measures deformation of both deep and super cial muscles (i.e., elongation and shortening of muscles), and the speed with which deformation occurs (i.e., deformation rate).…”

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Altered neck muscles function during cervical rotation in chronic whiplash-associated disorders improved after neck-specific exercises: a real-time ultrasound case-control study

Peterson,

Nilsson,

Jönsson

et al. 2023

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The deep cervical muscles are very important for stability and initiation of movement of the cervical spine. A whiplash injury can alter neck muscle function, which remains years after the injury and may explain why symptoms such as persistent pain and disability occur. There is currently limited knowledge of dynamic neck muscle function in chronic whiplash-associated disorders (WAD), and to what extent altered muscle function can improve after rehabilitation. Therefore, we used ultrasound to measure deformation and deformation rate in five dorsal neck muscles in participants with chronic WAD versus matched controls in neck rotation. We accomplished real-time, non-invasive ultrasound measurements with speckle tracking, multivariate and mixed design ANOVA analyses. The results showed altered deformation in the three deepest neck muscle layers, with less deformation area in the WAD group compared to controls in rotation to the most painful side at baseline. Participants in the WAD group performed three months of neck-specific exercises, resulting in improved deformation in the deep neck muscles in WAD and to a similar deformation pattern as controls, and the significant group differences ceased. We reveal new and important insight into the capability of ultrasound to diagnose altered neck muscle function and evaluate an exercise intervention.

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Ultrasound imaging of dorsal neck muscles with speckle tracking analyses – the relationship between muscle deformation and force

Cited by 8 publications

References 38 publications

Speckle Tracking Quantification Parasternal Intercostal Muscle Longitudinal Strain to Predict Weaning Outcomes: A Multicentric Observational Study

Speckle Tracking Quantification Parasternal Intercostal Muscle Longitudinal Strain to Predict Weaning Outcomes: A Multicentric Observational Study

Comparison of the effectiveness of zero-profile device and plate cage construct in the treatment of one-level cervical disc degenerative disease combined with moderate to severe paraspinal muscle degeneration

Altered neck muscles function during cervical rotation in chronic whiplash-associated disorders improved after neck-specific exercises: a real-time ultrasound case-control study

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