The adductor pollicis muscle thickness is not associated with physical function, lean mass, and nutritional status in patients on maintenance hemodialysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The adductor pollicis muscle thickness (APMT) may be associated with the muscle strength in patients on hemodialysis. However, the association of APMT with other physical function assessment tests has not yet been tested. Moreover, because it is considered a good nutritional indicator and not influenced by fluid overload, the APMT may be associated with the muscle mass and nutritional status of these patients. Therefore, the objective was to assess the association of APMT with physical function, muscle mass and nutritional status in patients on hemodialysis.

Methods

The APMT was measured using a skinfold caliper between pollicis finger and index finger. Physical function was evaluated by handgrip strength (HGS), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), the sit-t

SUBMITTER: Morais DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11796473 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature