Dose-Dependent Association between Sarcopenia and Moderate-To-Severe Thoracic Vertebral Fragility Fracture in Older Adults
Journal
Gerontology
Journal Volume
69
Journal Issue
5
Date Issued
2023
Abstract
Sarcopenia and vertebral fracture affect a large number of older adults and can be debilitating. However, the correlation between sarcopenia and vertebral fracture has not been well studied. Thus, this study investigates the correlation between vertebral fragility fracture and the severity of sarcopenia.
Subjects
Fracture risk assessment tool; Fragility fracture; Osteoporosis; Sarcopenia; Vertebral fracture
Type
journal article