The cross-sectional area of gluteal muscle on multiaxial CT scan as a predictor for diagnosing sarcopenia in patients with degenerative lumbar disease.
Dae-Woong HamJeuk LeeGilWon ChoiByung-Taek KwonKwang-Sup SongPublished in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2024)
The GMI serves as a reliable predictor of sarcopenia in elderly patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery for DLD, suggesting a significant role of gluteal muscles in diagnosing sarcopenia. Incorporating GMI into clinical assessments is critical to better manage and diagnose sarcopenia in this population.