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Ikeda N, Matsue Y. Prediction of gait independence by using the phase angle in postoperative patients with proximal femoral fractures: a retrospective study. J Phys Ther Sci 2024; 36:609-613. [PMID: 39354919 PMCID: PMC11441896 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.36.609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 10/03/2024] Open
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[Purpose] This study was aimed at investigating the relationship between skeletal muscle mass and muscle quality by using bioelectrical impedance analysis and ambulatory independence in patients with proximal femoral fractures. [Participants and Methods] The study included 120 patients admitted to a recovery rehabilitation unit for whom follow-up assessments were available. Skeletal muscle mass and phase angle were assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis upon admission. The patients were divided into the following two groups based on their Functional Independence Measure gait score at discharge: gait-independent group (gait score: ≥6; n=74) and gait-dependent group (gait score: ≤5; n=46). [Results] The phase angle was associated with gait independence. The cut-off values for the phase angle predicting gait independence were 4° and 3.8° for male and female patients, respectively, a more accurate assessment compared with skeletal muscle mass analysis. [Conclusion] The phase angle was associated with gait independence in patients with proximal femoral fractures. The results of this study suggest that the evaluation of the phase angle is important for predicting gait independence in patients with proximal femoral fractures.
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- Naoya Ikeda
- Department of Rehabilitation, Saiseikai Kibi Hospital:
584-1 Harakosai, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama 700-8511, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science,
Tokyo Kasei University, Japan
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Sánchez-Torralvo FJ, Pérez-del-Río V, Navas Vela LI, García-Olivares M, Porras N, Abuín Fernández J, Bravo Bardají MF, García de Quevedo D, Olveira G. Phase Angle as a Predictor of Mortality in Older Patients with Hip Fracture. Nutrients 2024; 16:2221. [PMID: 39064663 PMCID: PMC11279825 DOI: 10.3390/nu16142221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2024] [Revised: 07/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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The aim of our study is to determine if there is an association between phase angle obtained by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and mortality in older patients with fragility hip fractures. A prospective study of patients over 65 years old and hospitalized with a diagnosis of hip fracture was conducted. BIA was performed 24 to 48 h after surgery. Mortality was recorded, and the optimal phase angle cut-off value for predicting mortality was determined by using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. A total of 262 patients were included. Of the patients studied, 10 (3.8%), 21 (8%), 39 (14.9%) and 53 (20.2%) died at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery, respectively. The phase angle cut-off for mortality at 12 months was 4.05° in women and 4.65° in men. A total of 94 patients (35.9%) were considered to have a low phase angle. After adjustment for possible confounders, mortality in patients with a low phase angle was 5.1 times higher at 1 month, 3.1 times higher at 3 months, 2.9 times higher at 6 months, and 2.8 times higher at 12 months. Phase angle is associated with prognosis in patients admitted for hip fracture regardless of age and comorbidities and can be positioned as a prognostic tool for mortality at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months.
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- Francisco José Sánchez-Torralvo
- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29007 Malaga, Spain; (F.J.S.-T.); (G.O.)
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA), Plataforma Bionand, 29010 Malaga, Spain
- Departamento de Medicina y Dermatología, Facultad de Medicina, University of Malaga, 29010 Malaga, Spain;
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- Departamento de Medicina y Dermatología, Facultad de Medicina, University of Malaga, 29010 Malaga, Spain;
- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29010 Malaga, Spain
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29007 Malaga, Spain; (F.J.S.-T.); (G.O.)
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29007 Malaga, Spain; (F.J.S.-T.); (G.O.)
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29007 Malaga, Spain; (F.J.S.-T.); (G.O.)
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29007 Malaga, Spain; (F.J.S.-T.); (G.O.)
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29010 Malaga, Spain
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29010 Malaga, Spain
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29007 Malaga, Spain; (F.J.S.-T.); (G.O.)
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA), Plataforma Bionand, 29010 Malaga, Spain
- Departamento de Medicina y Dermatología, Facultad de Medicina, University of Malaga, 29010 Malaga, Spain;
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Sajiki-Ito M, Tsukamoto S, Bai D, Tokuda M, Tamai K, Takeguchi N, Sada M, Tanaka Y, Kido A. Postoperative Rehabilitation Program for Increasing Muscle Mass in Patients With Hip Fracture: A Retrospective Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e63053. [PMID: 39050356 PMCID: PMC11268795 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Hip fractures are most likely to occur in older people, and after hip surgery muscle mass and the ability to perform activities of daily living often decline. In this study, we conducted inpatient rehabilitation after surgery for hip fracture and measured changes in muscle mass and physical performance. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed patients aged 65 years or older who underwent surgery (prosthetic replacement or internal fixation) and inpatient rehabilitation for hip fracture at our hospital between August and December 2020. The training included a joint range of motion exercise, muscle-strengthening exercise, gait training, early mobilization training, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation. We measured the following factors after one and six weeks postoperatively: muscle mass, body weight, fat mass, grip strength, bilateral knee extension strength, ability to walk, and ability to perform activities of daily living. RESULTS Seventeen patients were included. Median age was 84 years (interquartile range, 72-90). Lower limbs skeletal muscle mass increased (median 4.8 kg to 4.9 kg, p = 0.045), while upper limbs skeletal muscle mass and body weight decreased (median 1.2 kg to 1.1 kg, p = 0.0027), (median 46.8 kg to 45.5 kg, p = 0.0039), respectively. Total skeletal muscle mass and fat mass remained unchanged. Grip strength was maintained, and knee extension muscle strength on the healthy and affected sides increased (healthy side median 10.7 kgf to 13.7 kgf, p = 0.019; affected side median 5.5 kgf to 9.5 kgf, p < 0.001). All patients exhibited improved ability to perform activities of daily living; however, 52.9% of patients regained their pre-injury walking ability. CONCLUSIONS Our rehabilitation program increased lower limb skeletal muscle mass in patients with hip fractures.
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- Marina Sajiki-Ito
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nara Medical University, Nara, JPN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Nara, JPN
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- Graduate School of Medicine, Health and Science, Kio University, Nara, JPN
- Rehabilitation, Yokohama Sports Medical Center, Kanagawa, JPN
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Heisei Memorial Hospital, Nara, JPN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Heisei Memorial Hospital, Nara, JPN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Heisei Memorial Hospital, Nara, JPN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Heisei Memorial Hospital, Nara, JPN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Nara, JPN
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nara Medical University, Nara, JPN
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Minawala R, Faye AS. Sarcopenia as a Preoperative Risk Stratification Tool among Older Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. ADVANCES IN GERIATRIC MEDICINE AND RESEARCH 2024; 6:e240003. [PMID: 38911683 PMCID: PMC11192537 DOI: 10.20900/agmr20240003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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Sarcopenia, defined as a loss of muscle mass and function, is a physiologic factor that has been implicated as a predictor of adverse postoperative outcomes in many older adult populations. However, data related to sarcopenia in older adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remain limited. Older adults with IBD are particularly vulnerable to adverse postoperative outcomes, in part, due to muscle depletion from systemic inflammation, malnutrition, and reduced physical activity. However, few patients undergo routine muscle evaluation as a part of preoperative assessment. Moreover, cut-off values for measures of sarcopenia in the literature are modeled after non-IBD populations. The lack of standardized measures and values for sarcopenia in the IBD patient population has led to heterogenous findings and a paucity of preoperative risk stratification tools. Therefore, we aim to explore the scope of sarcopenia as a preoperative risk stratification tool among older adults with IBD.
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- Ria Minawala
- Department of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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Ishimoto R, Mutsuzaki H, Shimizu Y, Takeuchi R, Matsumoto S, Hada Y. Association between Sarcopenia and Balance in Patients Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation after Hip Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:742. [PMID: 38792925 PMCID: PMC11123061 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60050742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Background and Objectives: Sarcopenia is characterized by a decline in skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function and is associated with advancing age. This condition has been suggested as a factor that negatively influences the functional outcomes of patients with hip fractures. However, the association between sarcopenia and balance impairment in patients undergoing inpatient rehabilitation after hip fractures remains unclear. In this retrospective cohort study, we aimed to investigate the impact of sarcopenia on balance outcomes in patients undergoing inpatient rehabilitation following hip fractures. Materials and Methods: Baseline sarcopenia was diagnosed using skeletal muscle mass index and handgrip strength, with cut-off values recommended by the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia. The primary outcome was balance, which was assessed using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) at the time of discharge. A multiple linear regression model analyzed the association between sarcopenia and balance. The model was adjusted for age, sex, comorbidities, and cognitive function. Results: Among the 62 patients (mean age: 78.2; sex: 75.8% women), 24.2% had sarcopenia. Patients with sarcopenia had significantly lower BBS scores than did those without sarcopenia (41 vs. 49 points, p = 0.004). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that baseline sarcopenia was independently associated with BBS scores at discharge (β = -0.282, p = 0.038). Conclusions: Following inpatient rehabilitation, patients with baseline sarcopenia had inferior balance outcomes than did those without sarcopenia at discharge. Sarcopenia should be assessed on admission to consider and provide additional care for those with a higher risk of poor functional outcomes. More studies are needed to investigate the association between sarcopenia and functional outcomes, examine the impact of sarcopenia treatment on these outcomes, and reduce the risk of recurrent falls and fractures in patients with hip fractures.
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- Ryu Ishimoto
- Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8575, Japan;
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences Hospital, Ami 300-0331, Japan
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- Center for Medical Science, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences, Ami 300-0394, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences Hospital, Ami 300-0331, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8575, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences Hospital, Ami 300-0331, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences Hospital, Ami 300-0331, Japan
- Center for Medical Science, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences, Ami 300-0394, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8575, Japan
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Champaiboon J, Petchlorlian A, Manasvanich BA, Ubonsutvanich N, Jitpugdee W, Kittiskulnam P, Wongwatthananart S, Menorngwa Y, Pornsalnuwat S, Praditpornsilpa K. Calf circumference as a screening tool for low skeletal muscle mass: Cut-off values in independent Thai older adults. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:826. [PMID: 38066438 PMCID: PMC10709895 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04543-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Calf circumference is recommended as a marker for low muscle mass and as a case finding in the diagnosis of sarcopenia. However, the cut-off value differed by ethic and region. Currently there is no study among Thai population. Therefore, we aimed to identify the optimal cutoff value of calf circumference as a screening tool for low skeletal muscle mass in independent Thai older adults. Subgroup analysis was performed for obesity and adults over 75 years. METHODS This cross-sectional cohort studied in an outpatient geriatric check-up clinic. Participants, aged 60 and above, needed to be independent in basic activities of daily living to meet the inclusion criteria. Exclusion criteria comprised active malignancy, cardiac, pulmonary, or neurovascular diseases necessitating hospitalization in the preceding three months, chronic renal diseases requiring renal replacement therapy, and unstable psychiatric disorders. We measured the maximum calf circumference and appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASMI) using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Low muscle mass is defined according to the Asian Working Group of Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 consensus. RESULTS We enrolled 6,404 elderly adults (mean age 67.3 ± 5.1 years), with a 47% prevalence of low muscle mass in women and 25% in men. Lower muscle mass significantly correlated with reduced BMI and waist circumference in both genders (p < 0.001). Optimal cut-off values for low muscle mass screening were < 33 cm (sensitivity 80.1%, specificity 60.5%) for women and < 34 cm (sensitivity 85.4%, specificity 70.2%) for men. Subgroup analysis for those with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m² suggested raising the cut-off for women to < 34 cm (sensitivity 80.6%, specificity 54.0%) and for men to < 35 cm (sensitivity 88.7%, specificity 55.2%) to enhance specificity without substantial sensitivity loss. In the older-old adult subgroup (≥ 75 years), optimal cut-off values were < 33 cm (sensitivity 84.6%, specificity 79.9%) for women and < 34 cm (sensitivity 75.6%, specificity 87.0%) for men. CONCLUSIONS There is a strong correlation between calf circumference and ASMI in independent Thai older adults. Calf circumference can serve as a screening tool for identifying low muscle mass. The recommended cut-off values for men and women are 34 cm and 33 cm, respectively in alignment with AWGS 2019 recommendation. Incorporating a 1-cm higher cut-off value for obese older adults improves the accuracy of muscle mass screening. TRIAL REGISTRATION Thai clinical trial registry: TCTR20200511003.
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- Jirapa Champaiboon
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Geriatric Excellence Centre, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Geriatric Excellence Centre, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Family Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Geriatric Excellence Centre, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Geriatric Excellence Centre, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Nursing, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Geriatric Excellence Centre, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Geriatric Excellence Centre, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Sanad HT, Hamza SA, Metwaly RG, Elbehery HM, ELbedewy RMS. Sarcopenia and Related Functional Outcomes Following Hip Surgery Among Egyptian Geriatric Patients With Hip Fracture. Cureus 2023; 15:e43166. [PMID: 37692743 PMCID: PMC10484563 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Background Sarcopenia is highly prevalent among elderly patients with hip fracture. Studies reported a significant association between sarcopenia and clinical outcomes in patients with hip fractures. The current study aimed to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia among elderly patients with hip fracture and its effect on short-term functional outcomes, highlighting predictors of postoperative functional decline. Methods This is a cross-sectional study followed by a prospective cohort. Elderly patients (60 years and above) with hip fractures were recruited from the orthopedic department. Patients were followed by the ortho-geriatric team in the perioperative period and for three postoperative months. Patients were subjected to comprehensive geriatric assessment including a full history and physical examination. In the preoperative state and after three months of follow-up the following were assessed: functional independence using the Barthel index (BI); nutritional state using a checklist named DETERMINE Your Nutritional Health; sarcopenia using the SARC-F questionnaire assessing strength, ambulation, rising from a chair, climbing stairs, and fall history. Perioperative risk assessment and post-discharge care were obtained through medical records and by questioning patients or families. Preoperative sarcopenia was confirmed using the Ishii equation which is an equation that includes (age, calf circumference, and hand grip strength). Results Preoperative sarcopenia screening showed that 29.3% of patients suffered sarcopenia by SARC-F questionnaire and 28.6% by Ishii equation score. At the end of the follow-up, 57.9% of patients suffered sarcopenia by SARC-F questionnaire. There was a marked post-fracture decline in independence level; 52.1% had slight dependence in function, 27.1% had moderate dependence in function, and 20.7% had total dependence in function. Conclusion This study gives us the chance for a greater understanding of the negative effects of sarcopenia on the outcomes following hip fracture surgery in the geriatric population. It shows a prevalence of sarcopenia among the elderly with hip fractures at 29.3%. The elderly experience a marked post-fracture decline in their level of independence concerning basic activities of daily living. Those with older age, higher comorbidities, cognitive impairment, and functional dependence with poor nutritional state are more vulnerable to functional decline. Other perioperative risks include delayed surgery, surgery type, postoperative complications, longer hospital stays, lack of planned rehabilitative and nutritional plans, and postoperative depression. Early detection of sarcopenia helps establish early interventional plans to reverse such poor outcomes.
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Akazawa N, Funai K, Hino T, Tsuji R, Tamura W, Tamura K, Hioka A, Moriyama H. Greater intramuscular adipose tissue of the quadriceps in older inpatients at post-acute hospital admission is more strongly related to a low rate of home discharge than a loss of muscle mass. Sci Rep 2023; 13:10021. [PMID: 37340034 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-37094-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
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This study aimed to examine the relationships between intramuscular adipose tissue and muscle mass of the quadriceps at post-acute hospital admission and the low rate of home discharge. This prospective study included 389 inpatients aged ≥ 65 years. Patients were divided into two groups according to the destination: home discharge (n = 279) and no-home discharge (n = 110) groups. The primary outcome was hospital discharge destination (home discharge or not). Intramuscular adipose tissue and muscle mass of the quadriceps were assessed at post-acute hospital admission using echo intensity and muscle thickness on ultrasound images, respectively. Logistic regression analysis was used for determining whether quadriceps echo intensity is related to home discharge. Quadriceps echo intensity was significantly and independently associated with home discharge (odds ratio [per 1 SD increase] = 1.43, p = 0.045). Quadriceps thickness was not associated with home discharge (odds ratio [per 1 SD increase] = 1.00, p = 0.998). Our study indicates that greater intramuscular adipose tissue of the quadriceps in older inpatients at post-acute hospital admission is more strongly related to a low rate of home discharge than a loss of muscle mass.
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- Naoki Akazawa
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Welfare, Tokushima Bunri University, Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan.
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kasei Tamura Hospital, Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kasei Tamura Hospital, Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kasei Tamura Hospital, Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kasei Tamura Hospital, Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kasei Tamura Hospital, Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Welfare, Tokushima Bunri University, Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan
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- Life and Medical Sciences Area, Health Sciences Discipline, Kobe University, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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Tsutsui T, Fujiwara T, Matsumoto Y, Kimura A, Kanahori M, Arisumi S, Oyamada A, Ohishi M, Ikuta K, Tsuchiya K, Tayama N, Tomari S, Miyahara H, Mae T, Hara T, Saito T, Arizono T, Kaji K, Mawatari T, Fujiwara M, Takasaki M, Shin K, Ninomiya K, Nakaie K, Antoku Y, Iwamoto Y, Nakashima Y. Geriatric nutritional risk index as the prognostic factor in older patients with fragility hip fractures. Osteoporos Int 2023:10.1007/s00198-023-06753-3. [PMID: 37067545 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-023-06753-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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This study investigated the long-term survival and incidence of secondary fractures after fragility hip fractures. The 5-year survival rate was 62%, and the mortality risk was seen in patients with GNRI < 92. The 5-year incidence of secondary fracture was 22%, which was significantly higher in patients with a BMI < 20. BACKGROUND Malnutrition negatively influences the postoperative survival of patients with fragility hip fractures (FHFs); however, little is known about their association over the long term. OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the ability of the geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) as a risk factor for long-term mortality after FHFs. METHODS This study included 623 Japanese patients with FHFs over the age of 60 years. We prospectively collected data on admission and during hospitalization and assessed the patients' conditions after discharge through a questionnaire. We examined the long-term mortality and the incidence of secondary FHFs and assessed the prognostic factors. RESULTS The mean observation period was 4.0 years (range 0-7 years). The average age at the time of admission was 82 years (range 60-101 years). The overall survival after FHFs (1 year, 91%; 5 years, 62%) and the incidence of secondary FHFs were high (1 year, 4%; 5 years, 22%). The multivariate Cox proportional hazard analysis revealed the risk factors for mortality as older age (hazard ratio [HR] 1.04), male sex (HR 1.96), lower GNRI score (HR 0.96), comorbidities (malignancy, HR 2.51; ischemic heart disease, HR 2.24; revised Hasegawa dementia scale ≤ 20, HR 1.64), no use of active vitamin D3 on admission (HR 0.46), and a lower Barthel index (BI) (on admission, HR 1.00; at discharge, HR 0.99). The GNRI scores were divided into four risk categories: major risk (GNRI, < 82), moderate risk (82-91), low risk (92-98), and no risk (> 98). Patients at major and moderate risks of GNRI had a significantly lower overall survival rate (p < 0.001). Lower body mass index (BMI) was also identified as a prognostic factor for secondary FHFs (HR 0.88 [p = 0.004]). CONCLUSIONS We showed that older age, male sex, a lower GNRI score, comorbidities, and a lower BI are risk factors for mortality following FHFs. GNRI is a novel and simple predictor of long-term survival after FHFs.
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- T Tsutsui
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saga Handicapped Children's Hospital, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chihaya Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Karatsu Red Cross Hospital, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Japan Community Healthcare Organization, Kyushu Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Steel Memorial Yawata Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Japanese Red Cross Fukuoka Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Centre, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saga-Ken Medical Centre Koseikan, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aso Iizuka Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukuoka City Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyushu Central Hospital of the Mutual Aid Association of Public School Teachers, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyushu Rosai Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamanomachi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sada Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harasanshin Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saiseikai Yahata General Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Koga Hospital 21, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Fukuoka-Higashi Medical Centre, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Hospital Informatic Centre, Oita University, Oita, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyushu Rosai Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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Indicators of Improvement in Performing Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients Undergoing Rehabilitation Following Hip Fractures. J Aging Phys Act 2023; 31:75-80. [PMID: 35894998 DOI: 10.1123/japa.2021-0490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between improvement in activities of daily living (ADL) and cognitive status during rehabilitation and assess factors associated with ADL improvement among older patients undergoing rehabilitation after hip fractures. This retrospective cohort study comprised 306 patients aged ≥80 years who underwent hip fracture rehabilitation. The functional independence measure gain during rehabilitation was significantly lower in the group with abnormal cognition than in the group with normal cognition. Mini-Mental State Examination, Charlson Comorbidity Index, daily duration of rehabilitation, and length of hospitalization for rehabilitation were independent factors associated with functional independence measure gain during rehabilitation in the multivariate regression analysis. Although older patients with cognitive impairment had lower ADL improvements during hip fracture rehabilitation, such patients may be able to improve their ADL by undergoing intensive and long rehabilitation programs. They should not refrain from such rehabilitation programs due to older age, fracture, and cognitive impairment.
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