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2024 Apr 03


Eur Geriatr Med


38565837

Is sarcopenia a real concern in ankylosing spondylitis? A systematic literature review.

Authors

Ceolin C, Papa MV, Scagnellato L, Doria A, Sergi G, Ramonda R

Abstract

Sarcopenia is a condition defined as loss of muscle mass and strength, associated with poor functional performance and disability. Sarcopenia can be exacerbated or worsened in presence of inflammation, sedentary lifestyle and cytokine imbalance, thus it frequently occurs in people affected by rheumatic diseases. This systematic literature review aims to explore the association between sarcopenia and spondyloarthritis (SpA) and its most frequent manifestation, i.e. ankylosing spondylitis (AS).