Cut-off Values of Muscle Thickness Ratio for Sarcopenia

Cut-off Values and Adjustments for Diagnosing Sarcopenia

The loss of muscle mass is one of the major diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia. Many methods are also used for the definition of sarcopenia. However there is no information about cut-off values in this respect in the literature. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine the cut-off values of this ratio for confirming the diagnosis of sarcopenia.

Decreases in total skeletal muscle mass are accepted to be necessary for confirming the diagnosis of sarcopenia. Many methods are also used for the definition of sarcopenia.

However, ultrasound measurements has a high sensitivity and specify for confirming the diagnosis of sarcopenia. However there is no information about cut-off values in this respect in the literature. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine the cut-off values of this ratio for confirming the diagnosis of sarcopenia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• To be a volunteer to participate
• To be an aged 18-90 years old.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Walking with assist device
• Having a visual deficits
• Having an undergone orthopedic surgery
• Having a cardiac pacemaker
• Having a hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, renal/hepatic failure