Using CT imaging to identify sarcopenia as a risk factor for severe falls in older adults
These results underscore the importance of addressing sarcopenia and related risk factors, including malnutrition, in the management and prevention of severe falls in the elderly population. Body composition analyzed in CT-scans could add value in this risk assessment. This analysis could be conducted opportunistically during CT scans performed for other purposes.
Authors
- Mischa Woisetschläger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0066-4985)
- N Fries
- Anna Spångéus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7130-9158)
- Angeliki Kotti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4473-1046)
Institutions
- Linköping University (SE)
- Linköping University Hospital (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-05707-0
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.49
Funders
- Linköpings Universitet