Measurement of the Calf Muscle Circumference is Useful for Diagnosing Sarcopenia in Older Adults Requiring Long-Term Care

Measurement of the Calf Muscle Circumference is Useful for Diagnosing Sarcopenia in Older Adults Requiring Long-Term Care

Background Calf muscle circumference is a potential alternative for measuring skeletal muscle mass. However, the association between calf muscle circumference and sarcopenia and the reliability of sarcopenia diagnosis based on calf muscle circumference have not been well reported. In this study, we...

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Main Authors: Ryo Sato, Yohei Sawaya, Tamaki Hirose, Takahiro Shiba, Lu Yin, Shuntaro Tsuji, Masahiro Ishizaka, Tomohiko Urano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korea Geriatrics Society 2025-03-01
Series:Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research
Subjects:
sarcopenia
muscle
aged
skeletal
cross-sectional studies
Online Access:http://www.e-agmr.org/upload/pdf/agmr-24-0126.pdf
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