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Performance of calf circumference in identifying sarcopenia in older patients with chronic low back pain: a retrospective cross-sectional study.

Hee Jung KimJi Young KimShin Hyung Kim
Published in: BMC geriatrics (2024)
Even though sex differences in its predictive value for sarcopenia should be considered, our findings suggest that calf circumference can be used as an indicator for predicting muscle mass and may serve as a potential marker for identifying sarcopenia in older patients with chronic low back pain.
Keyphrases
  • community dwelling
  • body mass index
  • skeletal muscle
  • body weight
  • middle aged
  • human health