Biomechanical assessment of the central band of the interosseous membrane using shear wave elastography: reliability and reproducibility
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- DOI: 10.1177/17531934221114301
Biomechanical assessment of the central band of the interosseous membrane using shear wave elastography: reliability and reproducibility
Abstract
The interosseous membrane of the forearm is an essential structure for the stability of the forearm skeleton, the most important part being the central band. The purpose of this study was to determine if shear wave elastography, a non-invasive ultrasound technique, can be used to measure shear wave speed in the central band and quantify stiffness. Fifteen healthy adult subjects were included (30 forearms). The participants forearms were positioned on an articulated plate, with their hand in neutral, pronated and then supinated positions of 30°, 60° and 90°. The shear wave speed was highest in 90° pronation (4.4 m/s (SD 0.3)) and 90° supination (4.4 m/s (SD 0.27)) indicating maximum stiffness in these positions. Its minimum value was in the neutral position, and either in 30° pronation or supination (3.5 m/s (SD 0.3)). Intra- and interobserver agreement was excellent, regardless of probe positioning or forearm mobilization. This study presents a reliable shear wave elastography measurement protocol to describe the physiological function of the central band of the interosseous membrane in healthy adults.Level of evidence: IV.
Keywords: Central band; elasticity imaging techniques; elastography; feasibility study; forearm; interosseous membrane; ultrasound.
Comment in
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Forearm biomechanics and reconstruction: commentary and personal opinion.J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2022 Dec;47(11):1181-1182. doi: 10.1177/17531934221131269. Epub 2022 Nov 2. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2022. PMID: 36324234 No abstract available.
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