Table 2.
Sarcopenia components' comparison according to osteoporotic status
| n | Normal BMD and osteopenia | Osteoporosis* | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results** | ||||
| Handgrip (kg) | 499 | 20.06 ± 4.9 | 17.6 ± 5.1 | < 0.001 |
| SPPB (/12 points) | 499 | 10 (8–11) | 9 (7–10) | < 0.001 |
| Gait speed (m/s) | 498 | 0.92 ± 0.25 | 0.83 ± 0.23 | < 0.001 |
| ASMi (kg/m²) | 500 | 5.94 ± 0.91 | 5.60 ± 0.88 | < 0.001 |
ASMi Appendicular Skeletal Muscle index, SPPB Short Physical Performances Battery
* According to the National Bone Health Alliance (reference 3)
** Mean ± SD or Medians with inter-quartile ranges, i.e. P50 (P25 - P75)