Prevalence of sarcopenia and its functional correlates in women with lower-extremity lipedema: A cross-sectional observational study

Ilhan Celil Ozbek, Ozlem Kuculmez, Emine Dundar Ahi, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences, Derince Training and Research Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baskent University Alanya Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kocaeli Health and Technology University

Phlebology: The Journal of Venous Disease

Published online on May 08, 2026

Abstract

Phlebology, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundLipedema is a chronic, progressive adipose tissue disorder affecting mainly women, characterized by bilateral, disproportionate fat accumulation in the lower extremities. The condition is often associated with pain, heaviness, and functional ...