Segmental body composition transitions in stroke patients: Trunks are different from extremities and strokes are as important as hemiparesis

Background & aims Loss of muscle and bone mass is prevalent in the stroke population. Few studies have investigated the difference between having a stroke and hemiplegia and their influence on segmental body composition. This study aimed to evaluate the changes of body composition in the extremities and trunk of stroke patients in comparison with those of the healthy controls. Methods Stroke patients with an onset of longer than 6 months and...