Association between Calf Circumference and Mortality after Surgery for Geriatric Hip Fracture: A 1-year Retrospective Study
Background: Despite advancements in surgical techniques and improved postoperative care, the mortality rates in the first year after hip fracture surgery remain high. Calf muscle circumference, which can be conveniently measured, has been shown to predict performance and survival in the elderly popu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-07-01
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| Series: | Formosan Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/FJMD.FJMD_344 |
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