Supersonic shear wave imaging of the tibial nerve for diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the most common diabetes-associated complication and imposes a significant burden to healthcare systems. Thus, early diagnosis of DPN is extremely critical for management and outcome of diabetic patients. Supersonic Shear Wave Imaging (SSI) enables the noninvasive measurement of nerve stiffness. However, previous studies on SSI in the diagnosis of DPN were limited in sample sizes and reported various results. In this meta-analysis, we aimed to obtain comprehensive evidence on the value of tibial nerve stiffness measurement by SSI in the diagnosis of DPN.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search in English and Chinese electronic database was conducted for studies (published until January 25, 2022) that investigated the diagn

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9478111 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature