Reliability of Handheld Dynamometry to Measure Focal Muscle Weakness in Neurofibromatosis Types 1 and 2

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Authors

Srivandana Akshintala · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Nashwa Khalil · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Kaleb Yohay · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Alona Muzikansky · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Jeffrey C. Allen · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Anna Yaffe · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Andrea M. Gross

Abstract

HHD performed by a trained examiner with a well-defined protocol is a reliable technique to measure muscle strength in NF1 and NF2. Recommendations for strength testing in NF1 and NF2 trials are provided.

Topics & Keywords

Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment Meningioma and schwannoma management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurology

Volume 97, Issue 7_Supplement_1, pp. S99-S110

DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000012439

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