Muscle & nerve
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In this study we aimed to determine whether high-resolution ultrasound (US) can identify the iliohypogastric (IH), ilioinguinal (II), and genitofemoral (GF) nerves and their relations. ⋯ High-resolution ultrasound (US) can identify the IH, II, and GF nerves at the level of the abdominal wall and the terminal branches in the majority of volunteers.
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In this exploratory study we investigated whether ultrasound can visualize the neonatal cervical roots and brachial plexus. ⋯ Ultrasound of the neonatal cervical nerve roots is feasible and may be used as a non-invasive screening technique to assess nerve root integrity in obstetric brachial plexus injury.
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In this study we evaluated the validity of garment-based quadriceps stimulation (GQS) for assessment of muscle inactivation in comparison with femoral nerve stimulation (FNS). ⋯ GQS can be used with confidence for straightforward evaluation of quadriceps muscle inactivation, whereas its validity for assessment of contractile properties remains to be determined.