Low appendicular muscle mass is correlated with femoral neck bone mineral density loss in postmenopausal women

Low appendicular muscle mass is correlated with femoral neck bone mineral density loss in postmenopausal women

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>After menopause, rapid bone mass loss occurs in response to hypoestrogenism. Several studies suggest that muscle mass and bone mineral density (BMD) are positively associated in postmenopausal women. Therefore, it may be assumed that...

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Main Authors: Orsatti Fábio L, Nahas Eliana AP, Nahas-Neto Jorge, Orsatti Cláudio L, Marocolo Moacir, Barbosa-Neto Octávio, da Mota Gustavo R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
sarcopenia
osteoporosis
menopause
body composition
DXA
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/12/225

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