Handgrip Strength and Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA)-Defined Skeletal Muscle Index in Relation to Early Postoperative Physical Performance After Hip Fracture Surgery in Older Adults: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Background and Objectives: To evaluate whether skeletal muscle mass and handgrip strength are associated with early postoperative physical performance, assessed using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) approximately 6 weeks after surgery, in older adults after hip fracture surgery. Materials and Methods: Thi...