ArticleBMJ open2019
Natural aging course of paraspinal muscle and back extensor strength in community-dwelling older adults (sarcopenia of spine, SarcoSpine): a prospective cohort study protocol.
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Sarcopenia of Spine: a Prospective Cohort Study
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 29 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Lumbar paraspinal muscle quality and disability in older adults: insights from the SarcoSpine cohort.BMC geriatrics · 2026Observational
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- Novel lateral whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry of lumbar paraspinal muscle mass: results from the SarcoSpine study.Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2021Observational
- Computed tomography-based skeletal muscle and adipose tissue attenuation: Variations by age, sex, and muscle.Experimental gerontology · 2021Article
- Novel Insights into the Pathogenesis of Spinal Sarcopenia and Related Therapeutic Approaches: A Narrative Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2020Review
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Abstract
introductionSarcopenia in the lumbar paraspinal muscles is receiving renewed attention as a cause of spinal degeneration. However, there are few studies on the precise concept and diagnostic criteria for spinal sarcopenia. Here, we develop the concept of spinal sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults. In addition, we aim to observe the natural ageing process of paraspinal and back muscle strength and investigate the association between conventional sarcopenic indices and spinal sarcopenia. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This is a prospective observational cohort study with 120 healthy community-dwelling older adults over 4 years. All subjects will be recruited in no sarcopenia, possible sarcopenia or sarcopenia groups. The primary outcomes of this study are isokinetic back muscle strength and lumbar paraspinal muscle quantity and quality evaluated using lumbar spine MRI. Conventional sarcopenic indices and spine specific outcomes such as spinal sagittal balance, back performance scale and Sorenson test will also be assessed. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Before screening, all participants will be provided with oral and written information. Ethical approval has already been obtained from all participating hospitals. The study results will be disseminated in peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT03962530.
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