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Assessment of regional body composition with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: correlation of regional lean mass and quantitative strength.
Skalsky, Andrew J; Han, Jay J; Abresch, Richard T; Shin, Chris S; McDonald, Craig M.
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  • Skalsky AJ; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of California, Davis, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3850, Sacramento, California 95817, USA. andrew.skalsky@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Muscle Nerve ; 39(5): 647-51, 2009 May.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19347922
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to assess regional body composition and its correlation with regional strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) subjects and able-bodied controls. Regional dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) measurements and isometric strength were obtained for 23 DMD subjects and 23 control subjects. DMD subjects showed a decreased regional lean mass (P < 0.001). The correlation between regional strength and regional lean mass was stronger for controls than for DMD subjects. DMD subjects had decreased regional lean mass, increased regional fat mass, and decreased strength. Muscle Nerve 39 647-651, 2009.
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Full text: 1 Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Body Composition / Absorptiometry, Photon / Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne / Muscle Strength Limits: Adolescent / Child / Child, preschool / Humans / Male Language: En Journal: Muscle Nerve Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: United States
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Full text: 1 Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Body Composition / Absorptiometry, Photon / Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne / Muscle Strength Limits: Adolescent / Child / Child, preschool / Humans / Male Language: En Journal: Muscle Nerve Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: United States