Morphological Parameters in Quadriceps Muscle Were Associated with Clinical Features and Muscle Strength of Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study

Morphological Parameters in Quadriceps Muscle Were Associated with Clinical Features and Muscle Strength of Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune, inflammatory and chronic disease that may lead to loss of muscle mass, muscle strength and decreased functionality. Our objectives are to assess the quadriceps muscle morphology by ultrasound (MU) and verify its associations with clinical featu...

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Autores principales: Leonardo Peterson dos Santos, Rafaela Cavalheiro do Espírito Santo, Émerson Pena, Lucas Denardi Dória, Vanessa Hax, Claiton Viegas Brenol, Odirlei André Monticielo, Rafael Mendonça da Silva Chakr, Ricardo Machado Xavier
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Lenguaje:EN
Publicado: MDPI AG 2021
Materias:
rheumatoid arthritis
muscle mass
ultrasound
muscle strength
functionality
sarcopenia
Medicine (General)
R5-920
Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/050012d8e3ea4a98a862425c84d95eff
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