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Myopenia is associated with joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis: a cross‐sectional study

Physical medicine and Rehabilitation
Orthopedics
Author
J.-Z. Lin et al.
Used Parameters : BW, BMI, Segmental FFM, SMI, PBF

Publication Year : 2019

Country : China

Journal : Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle

Background The link between body mass index (BMI) and disease characteristics in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) remains controversial. Body composition (BC) has been more frequently recommended to be used instead of BMI for more accurate assessment. Our study aimed to investigate the characteristics of BC in RA patients and their associations with disease characteristics. Methods Body composition was assessed in consecutive Chinese RA patients and control subjects by bioelectric impedance analysis. Overfat was defined by …
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