Estimation of thigh muscle cross-sectional area by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in frail elderly patients.

Hansen, Ross D

Estimation of thigh muscle cross-sectional area by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in frail elderly patients. [electronic resource] - The American journal of clinical nutrition Oct 2007 - 952-8 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0002-9165

10.1093/ajcn/86.4.952 doi


Absorptiometry, Photon--economics
Aged, 80 and over
Aging
Female
Frail Elderly
Geriatric Assessment
Hip Fractures--surgery
Humans
Male
Muscle, Skeletal--diagnostic imaging
Muscular Atrophy--diagnosis
Sensitivity and Specificity
Thigh
Tomography, X-Ray Computed--economics