Association between Sarcopenia and Spinal Deformity in Elderly Women

Abstract

This study describes the involvement of low back pain and sarcopenia/osteoporosis associated with kyphosis in elderly women. The findings of our study suggest the involvement of decreases in trunk and limb skeletal muscle mass, which are pelvic-lumbar support structures, in spinal deformity progression and increased low back pain. Spinal deformity, osteoporosis, and sarcopenia may be associated with each other, and conservative treatments, such as exercise therapy, nutritional methods, and medications (e.g., vitamin D), that promote skeletal muscle enhancement are anticipated.