Increased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Sarcopenia and Acetabular Fractures

Conclusions:
Sarcopenia is common in elderly patients with acetabular fractures and is associated with lower-energy mechanisms, anterior column fractures, and higher risk of 1-year mortality.

Level of Evidence:
Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

Source: JBJS - January 31, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Deren, M. E., Babu, J., Cohen, E. M., Machan, J., Born, C. T., Hayda, R. Tags: Trauma Scientific Articles Source Type: research