Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany)

Biological Age in Orthopedics: Why It Matters, How to Measure It, and Clinical Advice

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Abstract

Biological age (BA) may provide a more accurate measure of aging than chronological age.

  • Chronological age does not fully account for variations in physiological health and resilience.
  • Biological age estimates are based on molecular, physiological, and functional characteristics.
  • Differences in biological age could indicate varying regenerative capacities among individuals.

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