Are Sarcopenia and Myosteatosis in Elderly Patients with Pelvic Ring Injury Related to Mortality, Physical Functioning and Quality of Life?

Are Sarcopenia and Myosteatosis in Elderly Patients with Pelvic Ring Injury Related to Mortality, Physical Functioning and Quality of Life?

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of sarcopenia and/or myosteatosis in elderly patients with pelvic ring injuries and their influence on mortality, patient-perceived physical functioning and quality of life (QoL). A multicenter retrospective cohort study was conducted includin...

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Main Authors: Hester Banierink, Julia J. C. Bombach, Kaj ten Duis, Frank F. A. IJpma, Erik Heineman, Sven H. van Helden, Robert J. Nijveldt, Alain R. Viddeleer, Inge H. F. Reininga
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: MDPI AG 2021
Subjects:
pelvic ring injury
sarcopenia
myosteatosis
survival
quality of life
physical functioning
Medicine
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/cffdb78d28d54e638f12dcd6bbe02cde
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