Prevalence of sarcopenia and its functional correlates in women with lower-extremity lipedema: A cross-sectional observational study
> .05).ConclusionsSarcopenia is prevalent in women with lower-extremity lipedema and increases with disease stage. Comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment should be integrated into lipedema management to address functional impairment and optimize patient care.
Authors
- Emine Dündar Ahi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6417-5406)
- İlhan Celil Özbek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0508-8868)
- Ozlem Kuculmez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8900-0060)
Institutions
- Başkent University Alanya Hospital (TR)
- Kocaeli Sağlık ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi
- Kocaeli Üniversitesi (TR)
- University of Health Sciences Antigua (AG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Phlebology The Journal of Venous Disease
- Published
- 2026-05-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/02683555261451570
- Primary Topic
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00