Association between pain catastrophizing and sarcopenia in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional study

Key Points

• Higher levels of pain catastrophizing correlate with more severe sarcopenia.
• The study found that muscle strength decreases as pain catastrophizing increases in affected individuals.
• Cross-sectional analysis highlights the relationship between psychological factors and physical health outcomes.
• Addressing pain catastrophizing may help improve muscle strength and overall function in knee osteoarthritis patients.