The influence of immobility on muscle loss in older people with frailty and fragility fractures
Eleanor K. Lunt,
Adam L. Gordon,
Paul L. Greenhaff
et al.
Abstract:This longitudinal study aimed to assess muscle morphological and functional changes in older patients admitted with fragility fractures managed by immobilisation of the affected limb for at least 6 weeks. Patients aged ≥ 70 hospitalised with non-weight bearing limb fractures, and functionally limited to transfers only, were recruited. Handgrip (HGS) and knee extensor strength (KES), Vastus Lateralis muscle thickness (VLMT) and cross-sectional area at ultrasound (VLCSA) were measured in the non-injured limb at … Show more
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