Muscle density discriminates hip fracture better than computed tomography X-ray absorptiometry hip areal bone mineral density.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Muscle weakness is a key factor in the increase risk of falls and might also play a significant role in the increase of risk of hip fracture. Computed tomography-measured muscle size and muscle density are well-established imaging biomarkers used in studies of physical function, frailty or cancer, but limited to hip fracture. In particular, it is warranted to have a better understanding of the performance of muscle size and density in the discrimination of acute hip fractures. We also aim to determine age-related differences of muscle size and density in healthy controls and hip fracture patients.

Methods

Four hundred thirty-eight low-energy acute hip fracture cases and 316 healthy controls from the China Action on Spine and Hip Status study were included in the s

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7749550 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature