A new possible marker: can pennation angle defined by ultrasound predict the frailty?

CONCLUSIONS: Ultrasonographic measurements of RFM, especially the lower PA may predict frailty in older people. As an objective and quantitative method, PA may be used to define frailty with acceptable sensitivity.PMID:38438616 | DOI:10.1007/s40520-023-02663-w

Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - March 4, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Busra Yurumez Yavuz Metin Volkan Atmis Mursel Karadavut Sinan Ari Emine Gemci Seher Yigit Funda Seher Ozalp Ates Melih Gaffar Gozukara Ceren Kaplankiran Caglar Cosarderelioglu Ahmet Yalcin Sevgi Aras Murat Varli Source Type: research