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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Main Authors: Yu-Tsung Lin, Shun-Ping Wang, Kun-Hui Chen, Cheng-Hung Lee, Wei-En Hsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-07-01
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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