Calf circumference predicts falls in older adults on hemodialysis
Older patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing maintenance hemodialysis are at higher risk of falling. However, there is no standard method to screen patients at higher risk. We have evaluated whether calf circumference (CC) measurement would be able to predict falls in this population.
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Renata G. Rodrigues, Maria Aparecida Dalboni, Marilia de A. Correia, Luciene Machado dos Reis, Rosa M.A. Moyses, Rosilene M. Elias Tags: Clinical Brief Source Type: research