Age-specific reference values for low psoas muscle index at the L3 vertebra level in healthy populations: A multicenter study

Age-specific reference values for low psoas muscle index at the L3 vertebra level in healthy populations: A multicenter study

Background and aimsThe progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength and physical function is defined as sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is closely related to the prognosis of patients. Accurate diagnosis and adequate management of sarcopenia are crucial. The psoas muscle mass index take...

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Main Authors: Ming Kong, Ning Lin, Lili Wang, Nan Geng, Manman Xu, Shanshan Li, Wenyan Song, Ying Zhou, Yuetong Piao, Zuoqing Han, Rong Guo, Chao Yang, Nan Luo, Zhong Wang, Quanxiao Xu, Daimeng Shi, Wanchun Qiu, Junfeng Li, Eddie C. Cheung, Lei Ma, Yu Chen, Zhongping Duan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
skeletal muscle mass
sarcopenia
computed tomography
lumbar 3 vertebra
reference values
healthy adults
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.1033831/full

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