Table 3.
Analysis of elbow flexor spasticity and ultrasound parameters
| Elbow Flexor Spasticity |
P Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | ||
| Baseline | |||
| Fascicle length (cm) | 13.82±4.61 | 11.72±2.13 | .09 |
| Pennation angle (degree) | 9.1±2.4 | 10.2±2.9 | .13 |
| Muscle thickness (cm) | 2.02±0.41 | 1.92±0.32 | .40 |
| Echo intensity (AU) | 67.0±13.0 | 62.6±13.0 | .27 |
| 1 month | |||
| Fascicle length (cm) | 12.92±3.02 | 9.83±2.93 | .002 |
| Pennation angle (degree) | 9.5±2.1 | 9.9±2.4 | .58 |
| Muscle thickness (cm) | 1.93±0.32 | 1.74±0.33 | .017 |
| Echo intensity (AU) | 65.1±11.1 | 75.1±15.0 | .023 |
| 6 months | |||
| Fascicle length (cm) | 13.33±4.33 | 11.02±2.12 | .047 |
| Pennation angle (degree) | 9.3±2.1 | 10.3±1.9 | .18 |
| Muscle thickness (cm) | 1.93±0.32 | 1.83±0.32 | .30 |
| Echo intensity (AU) | 76.0±13.7 | 77.6±16.7 | .80 |
Significant P values in bold.