Ultrasound-Derived Anterior Thigh Muscle Thickness as a Marker of Physical Frailty in Geriatric Outpatients.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Physical frailty in older adults is frequently associated with adverse outcomes, yet most assessment tools rely on subjective or time-consuming measures. This study explores ultrasound-derived anterior thigh muscle thickness (ATMT) as an objective marker for frailty.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 641 patients aged 65 years and older. Comprehensive geriatric evaluations and ATMT measurements by ultrasound were performed. Frailty was diagnosed using the fried frailty phenotype. The association between ATMT and frailty was examined using multivariate logistic regression analysis.

Results

Participants' mean age was 75 ± 6.4 years; 62.9% were women, and 12% were frail. Frail individuals had significantly lower ATMT compared to non-frail counterpa

SUBMITTER: Cataltepe E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12923248 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature