Abstract #4524

Magnetic resonance imaging estimates of muscle volume and inter-muscular fat in the thigh in sarcopenia population: correlation with physical performances

Yu Xin Yang¹, Mei Sian Chong¹, Laura Tay¹, Suzanne Yew¹, Audrey Yeo¹, and Cher Heng Tan²

¹Institute of Geriatrics and Active Ageing, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore, ²Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

This study presented using MRI to quantify muscle and fat volumes in thigh for sarcopenic and sarcopenic obese (SO) populations. The correlation between different thigh components and patients’ physical performances was also assessed. Results show that MRI is a promising tool for early detection of sarcopenia and SO. This may translate to use in clinical trials and in clinical practice. MRI measurement of inter-muscular fat volume is a valuable component in thigh to monitor patients’ physical performances.

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