Diagnosis and Management of Osteosarcopenia in Post-Menopausal Woman

Background: Along with the growth rate of world population, the elderly population in general is expected to continue growing. With increasing age, there is a tendency of decreasing functional capacity both at the cellular and organ level in line with the aging process, one of which is the musculoskeletal system. As the elderly reach their sixth decade of life, there is a progressive decrease in their bone mineral density, muscle mass and strength, which predispose them to the risk of osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and combined condition named osteosarcopenia. Case illustration: A 78-year-old woman presented with current episode of pain in her left leg, with history of frequent falls in the last six years. After a series of examinations, patient was diagnosed with osteosarcopenia. Patient was then managed with nutritional therapy and vitamin D supplementation. Conclusion: Osteosarcopenia is a new geriatric syndrome with serious consequences in elderly. This report was presented to raise awareness of the diagnosis when faced with similar conditions. Early detection and diagnosis are crucial to provide prompt and better management, as demonstrated in this case.