The Comparative Associations of Ultrasound and Computed Tomography Estimates of Muscle Quality with Physical Performance and Metabolic Parameters in Older Men

• Published in: Journal of clinical medicine Vol. 7; no. 10; p. 340
• Main Authors: Harris-Love, Michael O., Avila, Nilo A., Adams, Bernadette, Zhou, June, Seamon, Bryant, Ismail, Catheeja, Zaidi, Syed H., Kassner, Courtney A., Liu, Frank, Blackman, Marc R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI 10.10.2018
• Subjects: computed tomography; muscle strength; quantitative ultrasound; muscle quality; echogenicity; aging; metabolic status; muscle tissue composition; myosteatosis; sarcopenia

Estimates of muscle tissue composition may have greater prognostic value than lean body mass levels regarding health-related outcomes. Ultrasound provides a relatively low cost, safe, and accessible mode of imaging to assess muscle morphology. The purpose of this study was to determine the construct...