Differential diagnosis of neuromuscular diseases (ND) using ultrasonography

Aims: To use ultrasound has become a well established practice. However, the value of this method is a matter of dispute. The results presented below are to show what can currently be achieved by this gentle diagnostic procedure. Methods: Patient muscles were scanned transversally at midarm and midthigh while supine as well as midcalf while prone. Direct comparison to healthy controls of identical age, sex and constitution has been employed for identification. A high- end equipment, 7–15MHz tranducers and strictly constant physical parameters have been used. The results have been stored both digitally and by S-V…