Journal of Osteoporosis and Physical Activity
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9509
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2329-9509
+44 1478 350008
Candela Fernández
Argentina
Research Article
High Prevalence of Sarcopenia in Women with Osteoporotic Fractures
Author(s): Candela Fernández, Beatriz Oliveri, Alicia Bagur, Dolores Gómez Glorioso, Diana González, Silvina Mastaglia and Carlos MautalenCandela Fernández, Beatriz Oliveri, Alicia Bagur, Dolores Gómez Glorioso, Diana González, Silvina Mastaglia and Carlos Mautalen
The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence of sarcopenia in women with osteopenia/osteoporosis with or without fragility fractures.
Patients and methods: 112 ambulatory women with osteopenia/osteporosis were included. Body composition was determined by DXA. Weight, height, body mass index (BMI), bone mineral density (BMD) of the total skeleton, total lean mass (LM), appendicular lean mass (ALM) and the index: appendicular lean mass/height2 (ALM/h2) were determined. Grip strength and self-selected gait speed were assessed. Results: Average (X ± SD) results were: age 70.9 ± 8.2 years, BMI: 23.1 ± 3.3 kg/h2, total skeleton BMD T-Score:-1.7 ± 0.8, total LM 33.3 ± 3.8 kg, ALM 14.4 ±2.1 kg and ALM/h2: 5.86 ± 0.68 kg/h2. Walking speed 0.96±0.21m/s and handgri.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9509.1000181