Prediction of Fragility Fractures and Mortality in a Cohort of Geriatric Patients

ABSTRACT Background Risk factors of refracture after fragility fractures include osteoporosis, female gender and advanced age among others. We hypothesized that the assessment of functionality, muscle health and nutrition status contribute to the risk prediction for further fractures and death. Meth...

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Main Authors: Peter Dovjak, Bernhard Iglseder, Anna Rainer, Gregor Dovjak, Michael Weber, Peter Pietschmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.13631
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