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Sarcopenia : What are the consequences ?


 

Sarcopenia is causing a general deterioration of the physical condition resulting in a loss of muscle mass and strength leading to an increased risk of falls1, decreased quality of life and loss of independence 2,3.As such, sarcopenia is now recognized as a central factor in the pathogenesis of frailty in the elderly.4


 


 

References :
1. Landi F, Liperoti R, Russo A, Giovannini S, Tosato M, Capoluongo E, et al. Sarcopenia as a risk factor for falls in elderly individuals: Results from the ilSIRENTE study. Clinical Nutrition;

2. Goodpaster BH, Park SW, Harris TB, Kritchevsky SB, Nevitt M, Schwartz AV et al « The Loss of Skeletal Muscle Strength, Mass, and Quality in Older Adults: The Health, Aging and Body Composition Study » J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2006 janv 10;61(10):1059-64.

3. Delmonico MJ, Harris TB, Lee J, Visser M, Nevitt M, Kritchevsky SB et al. « Alternative Definitions of Sarcopenia, Lower Extremity Performance, and Functional Impairment with Aging in Older Men and Women » Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 2007 mai 1;55(5):769-74.

4. Morley JE, Haren MT, Rolland Y, Kim MJ. « Frailty » Med. Clin. North Am. 2006 sept;90(5):837-47.


Diagnosis

The diagnosis of sarcopenia based on an assessment of:

• Muscle mass (quantified by anthropometric measurements, or by impedance absorptiometry (DEXA)
• Muscle strength (estimated by grip strength)
• The physical performance (walking speed, chair lift, get-up-and-go).

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