Aim: To evaluate and compare the prognostic value of arm circumference, calf circumference, and handgrip strength for 1-year mortality in older adults hospitalized for hip fracture. Findings: Low arm and calf circumferences were significantly associated with increased 1-year mortality, while handgrip strength showed no predictive value. Arm circumference remained an independent predictor of mortality after full adjustment, whereas calf circumference did not. Message: Arm circumference is a simple, low-cost bedside tool that can reliably identify older hip fracture patients at increased risk of mortality.
Arm circumference predicts 12-month mortality in older adults with hip fracture
Torres M. O.;Guidolin F.;Roda M. G.;Berizzi A.;Pala E.;Arcidiacono G. P.;Simioni P.;Ruggieri P.;Sergi G.;Giannini S.;Savino S.;Romanato G.;Mian C.;Masiero S.;Degan M.;Bano G.;Arcidiacono G. P.;
2025
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Aim: To evaluate and compare the prognostic value of arm circumference, calf circumference, and handgrip strength for 1-year mortality in older adults hospitalized for hip fracture. Findings: Low arm and calf circumferences were significantly associated with increased 1-year mortality, while handgrip strength showed no predictive value. Arm circumference remained an independent predictor of mortality after full adjustment, whereas calf circumference did not. Message: Arm circumference is a simple, low-cost bedside tool that can reliably identify older hip fracture patients at increased risk of mortality.
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