Integrating Muscle Health in Predicting the Risk of Asymptomatic Vertebral Fracture in Older Adults

Integrating Muscle Health in Predicting the Risk of Asymptomatic Vertebral Fracture in Older Adults

Background: The utility of muscle health for predicting asymptomatic vertebral fracture (VF) is uncertain. We aimed to determine the effects of muscle health on bone quantity and quality in the older adults and to integrate these factors into a predictive model for VF. Methods: We prospectively recr...

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Main Authors: Yu-Ching Lin, Yu-Hsiang Juan, Wing P. Chan, Kun-Yun Yeh, Alice M. K. Wong, Chen-Ming Sung, Yu-Jr Lin, Shu-Chen Chang, Fang-Ping Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
vertebral fracture
sarcopenia
bone quantity
bone quality
fracture risk
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/5/1129

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