Journal of Clinical Densitometry
Volume 12, Issue 3 , Pages 299-305 , July 2009

Correcting for Fat Mass Improves DXA Quantification of Quadriceps Specific Strength in Obese Adults Aged 50–59 Years

  • Neil A. Segal

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Neil A. Segal, MD, MS, Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, 200 Hawkins Drive, 0728 JPP, Iowa City, IA 52242-1088.
    • Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
    • VA Medical Center, Iowa City, IA
    • ,
  • Natalie A. Glass

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    • Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
    • ,
  • Jennifer L. Baker

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
    • ,
  • James C. Torner

      Affiliations

    • Department of Epidemiology, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Received 3 October 2008 ,Revised 12 November 2008 ,Accepted 12 November 2008.

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 Funding: This work was funded by NICHD through the Association of Academic Physiatrists (Neil Segal, MD—5K12HD001097-08).Disclaimers: The authors have no professional relationships with companies or manufacturers who will benefit from the results of the present study.

PII: S1094-6950(08)00503-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jocd.2008.11.003

Journal of Clinical Densitometry
Volume 12, Issue 3 , Pages 299-305 , July 2009

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