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It is well known that skeletal integrity is influenced by the musculature. Poor muscle strength (i.e. sarcopenia) is considered a major predictor of fragility fractures. While this observation appears particularly… Click to show full abstract
It is well known that skeletal integrity is influenced by the musculature. Poor muscle strength (i.e. sarcopenia) is considered a major predictor of fragility fractures. While this observation appears particularly relevant for older women with increased risk of osteoporosis, there has been no comprehensive investigation to determine the influence of muscle performance on compartment‐specific bone microarchitecture in multiple body regions.
Keywords:
muscle strength;
risk osteoporosis;
compartment specific;
muscle;
bone microarchitecture
Journal Title: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Year Published: 2022
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