Sarcopenia: how to determine and manage.

Jun Young Chung, Sang-Gyun Kim, Seong Hwan Kim, Cheol Hee Park

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Ajou University, 164, World cup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Korea.Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Ajou University, 164, World cup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Korea. · pubmed

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Abstract

Understanding sarcopenia is becoming increasingly important as society ages. This comprehensive review covers the definition, epidemiology, causes, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, management, and future directions for the management of sarcopenia, and the major issues related to sarcopenia in the knee joint.

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Research summary

The paper discusses the management and prevention of sarcopenia in the aging population. Sarcopenia is a significant age-related condition that affects muscle mass and function, which is crucial for maintaining health and longevity in older adults.

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