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Review
. 2023 Nov 19;57(Suppl 1):33-41.
doi: 10.1007/s43465-023-01022-1. eCollection 2023 Dec.

Sarcopenia and Osteoporosis

Chinmoy Das  1 , Partha Pratim Das  1 , Srinivas B S Kambhampati  2
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Review

Sarcopenia and Osteoporosis

Chinmoy Das et al. Indian J Orthop. .

Abstract

Osteoporosis and sarcopenia are major health issues which are going to have a significant impact in an aging global population. Osteoporosis, which reduces bone density and increases fracture risk, and sarcopenia, which causes muscle loss and strength loss, have a complicated risk profile with consequences that go beyond bone and muscle health. This chapter illuminates the complex link between osteoporosis and sarcopenia, including overlapping causes, clinical consequences, and new treatments. This chapter covers bone and muscle biology, age-related changes that cause osteoporosis and sarcopenia, and the importance of physical exercise and diet in their prevention and management. It also discusses clinical evaluation methods, risk assessment and diagnostic criteria for early diagnosis and intervention. Novel therapies and continuing research in the management of osteoporosis and sarcopenia are also discussed. Medications, exercise, and nutrition can promote bone and muscle health. This chapter aims to explore the recent concepts by elucidating the complex relationship between osteoporosis and sarcopenia and advocating for integrated care paradigms.

Keywords: Frailty; Osteoporosis; Osteosarcopenia; Sarcopenia.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of InterestThe authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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Inter-relationship between muscle and bone
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