Publications by authors named "Margherita Freiburger"
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med
August 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study explores the relationship between sarcopenia (muscle loss) and osteoporosis (bone loss) in women who have suffered hip fractures, using the latest definitions from the European Working Group on Sarcopenia.
- Results indicated that 72% of the studied women had osteoporosis, while 56% had sarcopenia; sarcopenic women were significantly more likely to have osteoporosis.
- Optimized thresholds for diagnosing sarcopenia were identified as 20 kg for handgrip strength and 12.5 kg for appendicular lean mass, enhancing the detection of osteoporosis in this population.
