Retrospective observational study finds high waist–calf circumference ratio associates with severe sarcopenia in older patients with chronic low back pain, highlighting its clinical utility.
In older patients with chronic low back pain, a high waist-calf circumference ratio was associated with severe sarcopenia, characterized by reduced muscle strength and impaired physical performance. The waist-calf circumference ratio might serve as a useful tool for assessing sarcopenia in this population.
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