The association of sarcopenia and osteoporosis and their role in falls and fractures (literature review)
The progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength leads to sarcopenia in elderly people. A new geriatric syndrome has been revealed – osteosarcopenia (osteosarcoporosis), which combines low bone mineral density with reduced muscle mass, strength and functional activity. The r...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Dnipro State Medical University
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Medičnì Perspektivi |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.uran.ua/index.php/2307-0404/article/view/234637 |