Evaluation of sarcopenia in patients with distal radius fractures

ConclusionsSarcopenia is more prevalent in patients with DRF than in age- and sex-matched controls. Lower appendicular mass in men, weaker grip strength, and lower hip BMD in both men and women increase the likelihood of DRF.

Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - December 20, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research