Value of conventional ultrasound and shear wave elastography in the assessment of muscle mass and function in elderly people with type 2 diabetes.

Zi-Tong ChenFeng-Shan JinLe-Hang GuoXiao-Long LiQiao WangHui ZhaoLi-Ping SunHui-Xiong Xu

Published in: European radiology (2023)

• Sarcopenia is common in elderly people with type 2 diabetes. • Ultrasound and shear wave elastography might be useful methods for quantitatively assessing muscle mass and strength. • Ultrasound and shear wave elastography might be useful methods for screening sarcopenia in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance imaging
community dwelling
skeletal muscle
contrast enhanced ultrasound
ultrasound guided