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Int J Sports Med 1983; 04(4): 289-290
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1026052
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A New Instrument for Percutaneous Muscle Biopsies

Y. Mutoh, T. Sadamoto, M. Miyashita, N. Katayama*, T. Mori*
  • Laboratory of Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Education,
    University of Tokyo and Department* of Orchopedic Surgery, Tokyo Kosei-Nenkin Hospital Tokyo, Japan
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14 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

A new instrument for percutaneous muscle biopsies is presented. It was tested in biopsies of the vastus lateralis, gastrocnemius, and brachioradialis muscles. With this instrument, percutaneous muscle biopsies were performed noninvasively and simply with procurement of sufficient material (30-40 mg) for satisfactory histological examination

Key words

Muscle biopsy - muscle fiber composition