Evaluation of Waist–Calf Circumference Ratio to Assess Sarcopenia in Older Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Retrospective Observational Study
In older patients with chronic low back pain, a high waist-calf circumference ratio was associated with severe sarcopenia, characterized by reduced muscle strength and impaired physical performance. The waist-calf circumference ratio might serve as a useful tool for assessing sarcopenia in this population.
Authors
- Shin Hyung Kim
- Hee Jung Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2143-3943)
- Ji-Young Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2844-0652)
Institutions
- Yonsei University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Interventions in Aging
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/cia.s503349
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.82
Funders
- Yonsei University
- Yonsei University College of Medicine