Osteosarcopenia: Clinical Perspective

• Main Authors: Yeşim Gökçe Kutsal (Author), Oya Özdemir (Author), Merih Sarıdoğan (Author), Zafer Günendi (Author), Ayşe Küçükdeveci (Author), Yeşim Kirazlı (Author), Jale Meray (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Galenos Yayinevi, 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Osteosarcopenia is a geriatric syndrome characterised by the co-existence of osteoporosis and sarcopenia, two chronic musculoskeletal conditions associated with ageing. This syndrome may lead to falls and fractures, increased morbidity, mortality and disability, and reduced quality of life. The etio...