Current evidence regarding 2D ultrasonography monitoring of intrinsic foot muscle properties: A systematic review
Background: Ultrasonography can discriminate between intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscle properties and has therefore gained considerable popularity as an indirect strength evaluation. However, an overview on the use of ultrasound for assessing intrinsic foot musculature (IFM) is currently lacking....
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| description | Background: Ultrasonography can discriminate between intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscle properties and has therefore gained considerable popularity as an indirect strength evaluation. However, an overview on the use of ultrasound for assessing intrinsic foot musculature (IFM) is currently lacking. Research question: What is the current evidence regarding (1) 2D ultrasonography protocols and its reliability? (2) Reference values for cross-sectional area and dorso-plantar thickness evaluation in asymptomatic and symptomatic persons? Methods: The PRISMA guidelines were used to conduct this systematic review. Eight databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Scopus, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus and EuropePMC) were searched up to November 1, 2021. Studies reporting quantitative 2D ultrasound findings of the intrinsic foot muscles with no limitation to sex, BMI, ethnicity or physical activity were included. Studies were assessed for methodological quality using the Downs and Black checklist. Results: Fifty-three studies were retained. Protocols showed an overall good to great reliability, suggesting limits of agreement between 8 and 30% of relative muscle size with minimal detectable changes varying from 0.10 to 0.29 cm2 for cross-sectional area and 0.03–0.23 cm for thickness. Reference values are proposed for both cross-sectional area and thickness measurements of the abductor hallucis, flexor digitorum brevis, flexor hallucis brevis and quadratus plantae in asymptomatic persons. This could not be performed in the symptomatic studies due to a limited number of relevant studies addressing the symptomatic population, therefore a clinical overview is outlined. Clinically, IFM properties have been studied in ten distinct pathological conditions, predominantly pointing towards decreased muscle properties of the abductor hallucis. Significance: We provide a clear and comprehensive overview of the literature regarding 2D ultrasonography of the IFM, making the available evidence more accessible to decision makers and researchers. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f904f4cb611043559268bdde4b7882252023-08-30T05:51:00ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402023-08-0198e18252Current evidence regarding 2D ultrasonography monitoring of intrinsic foot muscle properties: A systematic reviewNicolas Haelewijn0Jean-Louis Peters Dickie1Filip Staes2Evie Vereecke3Kevin Deschamps4Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, KU Leuven, Spoorwegstraat 12, 8200 Brugge, Belgium; Corresponding author.Neuromusculoskeletal Lab (NMSK), Secteur des Sciences de la Santé, Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, BelgiumDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, KU Leuven, Tervuursevest 101, 3000 Leuven, BelgiumDepartment of Development & Regeneration, Muscles & Movement Group, KU Leuven, Etienne Sabbelaan 53, 8500 Kortrijk, BelgiumDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, KU Leuven, Spoorwegstraat 12, 8200 Brugge, Belgium; Haute Ecole Leonard De Vinci, Division of Podiatry, Avenue E. Mounier 84, 1200 Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe, BelgiumBackground: Ultrasonography can discriminate between intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscle properties and has therefore gained considerable popularity as an indirect strength evaluation. However, an overview on the use of ultrasound for assessing intrinsic foot musculature (IFM) is currently lacking. Research question: What is the current evidence regarding (1) 2D ultrasonography protocols and its reliability? (2) Reference values for cross-sectional area and dorso-plantar thickness evaluation in asymptomatic and symptomatic persons? Methods: The PRISMA guidelines were used to conduct this systematic review. Eight databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Scopus, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus and EuropePMC) were searched up to November 1, 2021. Studies reporting quantitative 2D ultrasound findings of the intrinsic foot muscles with no limitation to sex, BMI, ethnicity or physical activity were included. Studies were assessed for methodological quality using the Downs and Black checklist. Results: Fifty-three studies were retained. Protocols showed an overall good to great reliability, suggesting limits of agreement between 8 and 30% of relative muscle size with minimal detectable changes varying from 0.10 to 0.29 cm2 for cross-sectional area and 0.03–0.23 cm for thickness. Reference values are proposed for both cross-sectional area and thickness measurements of the abductor hallucis, flexor digitorum brevis, flexor hallucis brevis and quadratus plantae in asymptomatic persons. This could not be performed in the symptomatic studies due to a limited number of relevant studies addressing the symptomatic population, therefore a clinical overview is outlined. Clinically, IFM properties have been studied in ten distinct pathological conditions, predominantly pointing towards decreased muscle properties of the abductor hallucis. Significance: We provide a clear and comprehensive overview of the literature regarding 2D ultrasonography of the IFM, making the available evidence more accessible to decision makers and researchers.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023054609Intrinsic foot musclesReference valuesReliabilitySystematic reviewUltrasound imaging |
| spellingShingle | Nicolas Haelewijn Jean-Louis Peters Dickie Filip Staes Evie Vereecke Kevin Deschamps Current evidence regarding 2D ultrasonography monitoring of intrinsic foot muscle properties: A systematic review Heliyon Intrinsic foot muscles Reference values Reliability Systematic review Ultrasound imaging |
| title | Current evidence regarding 2D ultrasonography monitoring of intrinsic foot muscle properties: A systematic review |
| title_full | Current evidence regarding 2D ultrasonography monitoring of intrinsic foot muscle properties: A systematic review |
| title_fullStr | Current evidence regarding 2D ultrasonography monitoring of intrinsic foot muscle properties: A systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Current evidence regarding 2D ultrasonography monitoring of intrinsic foot muscle properties: A systematic review |
| title_short | Current evidence regarding 2D ultrasonography monitoring of intrinsic foot muscle properties: A systematic review |
| title_sort | current evidence regarding 2d ultrasonography monitoring of intrinsic foot muscle properties a systematic review |
| topic | Intrinsic foot muscles Reference values Reliability Systematic review Ultrasound imaging |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023054609 |
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