Diaphragm ultrasonography and pulmonary function tests in patients with spinal cord injury.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Objective: To investigate the role of ultrasonographic measurement of the diaphragm thickness on pulmonary function tests in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Setting: Rehabilitation center in Ankara, Turkey.

Comment on Ultrasound Guidance for Botulinum Neurotoxin Chemodenervation Procedures. 2017, , 18-Quintessential Use of Ultrasound Guidance for Botulinum Toxin Injections-Muscle Innervation Zone Targeting Revisited.

Recently, the importance of targeting structures during botulinum neurotoxin applications has been discussed in a variety of disorders, including spasticity and dystonia. In this respect, the advantages of ultrasound imaging to traditional techniques have been emphasized. We would like underscore the importance of ultrasound guidance, with targeting innervation zone(s) of the over-active muscles to achieve effective clinical outcomes.