Research advances on imaging in sarcopenia / 中华老年医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Primary sarcopenia is age-related and can lead to falls, osteoporosis, fractures, malnutrition, frailty, sarcopenic obesity, and even loss of independent living silks in patients, which all increase the risk of hospitalization and the cost of healthcare.Early diagnosis of sarcopenia is an effective means to prevent these adverse events.This paper reviewed relevant studies conducted in China and other countries on imaging techniques for the diagnosis of sarcopenia, and examines the advantages and disadvantages of different techniques, in order to sort out well-grounded principles for clinical practice and future improvement in the management of sarcopenia.