Is sarcopenia a real concern in ankylosing spondylitis? A systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Sarcopenia is a condition defined as loss of muscle mass and strength, associated with poor functional performance and disability. Sarcopenia can be exacerbated or worsened in presence of inflammation, sedentary lifestyle and cytokine imbalance, thus it frequently occurs in people affected by rheumatic diseases. This systematic literature review aims to explore the association between sarcopenia and spondyloarthritis (SpA) and its most frequent manifestation, i.e. ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

Methods

The Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases were searched for articles on muscle mass, muscle strength and axial SpA, from any date to November 2023. Only studies written in English were considered. The methodological quality of the studies included in the review wa

SUBMITTER: Ceolin C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11377609 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature