Value of grayscale histogram analysis based on ultrasound images in diagnosing sarcopenia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sarcopenia, an age-related condition marked by progressive muscle loss and dysfunction, is a growing clinical and public health challenge. While current diagnostic methods involve limitations in cost, accessibility, and assessment of muscle quality, ultrasound offers a practical alternative. This study examined grayscale histogram analysis of gastrocnemius muscle ultrasound images as a novel quantitative method for diagnosing sarcopenia by evaluating its ability to detect textural changes associated with intramuscular fat infiltration and fibrosis, with the ultimate aim of establishing an accurate, accessible diagnostic approach.

Methods

A retrospective case-control study was conducted on 101 patients diagnosed with sarcopenia who were admitted to the Department o

SUBMITTER: Qin K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12397623 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature