SynthesisBMC geriatrics2026
Association between osteosarcopenia and frailty in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Enhanced Metabolic Risks in Patients with Obesity and Nutritional Deficiencies in the U.S.: A TriNetX Study.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Association between stride length variability and osteosarcopenia in community-dwelling older women: a cross-sectional study.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- The crossroads between osteosarcopenia and intrinsic capacity-a narrative review.The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2026Review
- Why Osteosarcopenia Matters: Clinical and Investigative Implications.European journal of clinical investigation · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundOsteosarcopenia, the coexistence of sarcopenia and osteoporosis/osteopenia, is an emerging geriatric syndrome, but its relationship with frailty remains unclear.
methodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines, we searched six databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Scopus, CINAHL, Embase) from inception to September 6, 2025. Observational studies on the association between osteosarcopenia and frailty were included. Meta-analysis was conducted using STATA 17.0, and subgroup analysis, sensitivity analysis, and assessment of publication bias were also performed.
resultsA total of 11 studies involving 9939 participants were included. Meta-analysis showed that osteosarcopenia was significantly associated with higher odds of frailty (OR = 5.27, 95% CI: 3.75-7.39). Among individuals with osteoporosis/osteopenia, the presence of sarcopenia was associated with 3.78-fold higher odds of frailty (95% CI: 2.95-4.85). Among those with sarcopenia, the presence of osteoporosis/osteopenia was associated with 1.57-fold higher odds of frailty (95% CI: 1.23-2.01). Subgroup analysis revealed that the association between osteosarcopenia and frailty remained consistent and significant across studies from different regions, populations, study designs, and diagnostic criteria.
conclusionsOsteosarcopenia is significantly associated with higher odds of frailty in older adults. However, most included studies were cross-sectional, limiting causal inference. Prospective studies with standardized diagnostic criteria are needed to establish causality and inform prevention strategies.
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