Osteosarcopenia is more than sarcopenia and osteopenia alone

Sarcopenia and osteopenia/osteoporosis show a high prevalence in old age and incur a high risk for falls, fractures, and further functional decline. Physical performance and bone metabolism in patients suffering from the so-called osteosarcopenia—the combination of sarcopenia and osteopenia—are currently still unknown. This study investigates physical performance and bone metabolism in osteosarcopenic, prefrail, community-dwelling older adults....