Combination of DXA and BIS body composition measurements is highly correlated with physical function —an approach to improve muscle mass assessment

ConclusionsThe creation of a novel variable (ALM/(E/Ic)) improved the ability of DXA to predict jump power in an older population. ALM/(E/Ic) substantially outperformed traditional lean mass measures of sarcopenia and could well be an improved diagnostic approach to predict functional status. DXA-measured ALM should be corrected for fluid distribution, i.e., ALM/(E/Ic); this correction may be considered a surrogate of muscle quality.

Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - September 14, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research