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Why Osteosarcopenia Matters: Clinical and Investigative Implications.
Erik Luiz Bonamigo1,2, Marcella Nora Maia1,3, Renata Pinheiro Cavallaro de Oliveira1,3
1Bone, Muscle & Geroscience Group, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
European Journal of Clinical Investigation
|May 15, 2026
Summary
Osteosarcopenia, the concurrent decline of bone and muscle health, increases fall and fracture risks in older adults. Early detection and integrated management targeting both bone and muscle are crucial for preventing disability and improving outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Metabolic Bone Disease
- Muscle Physiology
Background:
- Osteosarcopenia, a combination of osteoporosis and sarcopenia, is a prevalent geriatric syndrome.
- It is associated with increased risk of functional decline, falls, and fractures.
- Understanding the interplay of mechanical, metabolic, and hormonal factors in bone and muscle is vital due to global population aging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of osteosarcopenia.
- To summarize current evidence on its epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
Main Methods:
- Narrative review of existing literature.
- Inclusion of international consensus guidelines, population cohorts, interventional studies, and translational research.
Main Results:
- Osteosarcopenia results from low bone mineral density (BMD), muscle mass/strength loss, and metabolic changes (inflammation, lipotoxicity, altered tryptophan metabolism).
- Diagnosis combines BMD assessment (DXA) with sarcopenia evaluations (European/global consensus criteria).
- Management involves osteoporosis pharmacotherapy, resistance exercise, adequate protein intake, and potential supplementation (Vit D, Ca, creatine). Emerging strategies include hormonal modulators and anti-inflammatory agents.
Conclusions:
- Osteosarcopenia significantly elevates risks of falls, fractures, disability, and mortality.
- Comprehensive management targeting both bone and muscle decline is essential.
- Further research is needed to refine diagnostic criteria and evaluate combined interventions.
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