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2023 Feb 04


J Orthop Surg Res


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Association of phase angle with sarcopenia in chronic musculoskeletal pain patients: a retrospective study.

Authors

Tsuji H, Tetsunaga T, Misawa H, Nishida K, Ozaki T
J Orthop Surg Res. 2023 Feb 04; 18(1):87.
PMID: 36737742.

Abstract

In chronic musculoskeletal pain patients, detection of sarcopenia is of significant clinical interest. Phase angle, which can be measured through bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), can detect sarcopenia; however, the evidence in chronic musculoskeletal pain patients is limited. This study aimed to assess the relationship between phase angle and sarcopenia in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Our hypothesis was that phase angle would be a useful indicator to identify sarcopenia in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain.