Sarcopenia: an unsolved problem after hip fracture.

Jung-Wee ParkHong-Seok KimYoung-Kyun LeeJun-Il YooYangseon ChoiYong Chan HaKyung-Hoi Koo

Published in: Journal of bone and mineral metabolism (2022)

After hip fracture, osteoporosis seemed to be well managed and the prevalence of osteoporosis did not increase. However, SMI decreased and the prevalence of sarcopenia increased. More active measures are warranted to prevent sarcopenia in elderly hip fracture patients.

Keyphrases

hip fracture
community dwelling
skeletal muscle
end stage renal disease
postmenopausal women
risk factors
ejection fraction
bone mineral density
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
patient reported