Image of Muscle from CT Study (IMAGE)

University of California - Davis Health

Image of Muscle from CT Study

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A new study of CTs shows that reduced size and density of core muscle (highlighted in red) as shown in the lower image is associated with frailty and reduced lifespan in hip-fracture patients.

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