Characteristics of Neuromuscular Ultrasound in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Neuromuscular ultrasound has been increasingly used in the detection and diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly characterized by peripheral nerve atrophy, degeneration, and muscle fasciculations. The aim of this study was to assess the ultrasound characteristics of ALS patients.

Methods

A total of 67 consecutive patients with sporadic ALS and 19 with ALS mimics (63.16% peripheral neuropathy) were recruited. Ultrasound and electrophysiological examinations were performed; the peripheral nerve cross-sectional area (CSA) and fasciculation grades were compared between the groups, and correlations between ultrasound and electrophysiological data in ALS patients were determined.

Results

ALS patients had smaller proximal median and ulnar nerv

SUBMITTER: Wu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12688379 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature