Ultrasound assessment of diaphragm and quadriceps muscles and its relationship with handgrip and respiratory muscle strength in patients with systemic sclerosis: a cross-sectional study

Background Muscle dysfunction may cause disability and reduce the quality of life of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) when compared to healthy individuals. However, the literature on the topic is scarce and uses several criteria for assessing muscle dysfunction in this population. Objectives T...

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Published in:	Clinical rheumatology Vol. 43; no. 1; pp. 289 - 295
Main Authors:	de Carvalho, Epamela Sulamita Vitor, da Silva Santos, Gabriela, de Siqueira, Gisela Rocha, Duarte, Angela Luzia Branco Pinto, Dantas, Andréa Tavares
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cham Springer International Publishing 2024 Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:	Cross-Sectional Studies Diaphragm Diaphragm - diagnostic imaging Hand Strength - physiology Humans Medicine Medicine & Public Health Mobility Muscle strength Muscle Strength - physiology Muscles Original Article Physical activity Quadriceps muscle Quadriceps Muscle - diagnostic imaging Quality of Life Questionnaires Respiratory Muscles - physiology Rheumatology Scleroderma Scleroderma, Systemic - diagnostic imaging Systemic sclerosis Ultrasonic imaging Ultrasound Musculoskeletal system Muscle strength Systemic scleroderma Ultrasonography Respiratory function tests
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