2023
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43166
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Sarcopenia and Related Functional Outcomes Following Hip Surgery Among Egyptian Geriatric Patients With Hip Fracture

Abstract: Background Sarcopenia is highly prevalent among elderly patients with hip fracture. Studies reported a significant association between sarcopenia and clinical outcomes in patients with hip fractures. The current study aimed to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia among elderly patients with hip fracture and its effect on short-term functional outcomes, highlighting predictors of postoperative functional decline. Methods This is a cross-sectional study followed by a prospectiv… Show more

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