TABLE 2.
Components of the Muscle Health Score
| Variable | Score |
|---|---|
| Goutallier Classification | |
| 3–4 | 0 |
| 1–2 | 1 |
| Paralumbar cross-sectional area/BMI | |
| <130 | 0 |
| >130 | 1 |
| Muscle Grade | Total score |
| Poor muscle health | 0–1 |
| Good muscle health | 2 |
BMI indicates body mass index.
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