Osteosarcopenia in Very Old Age Adults After Hip Fracture: A Real-World Therapeutic Standpoint

Osteosarcopenia in Very Old Age Adults After Hip Fracture: A Real-World Therapeutic Standpoint

Loss of bone and muscle mass and strength (i. e., osteosarcopenia) is a highly prevalent clinical condition in older adults, associated with an increased risk of fragility fractures and unfavorable clinical outcomes. Although sarcopenia is a potential risk factor for osteoporosis and subsequent frac...

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Main Authors: Monica Pizzonia, Andrea Casabella, Marta Natali, Lorena Petrocchi, Luca Carmisciano, Alessio Nencioni, Luigi Molfetta, Chiara Giannotti, Gerolamo Bianchi, Andrea Giusti, Federico Santolini, Fiammetta Monacelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
longitudinal assessment
muscle strength
denosumab
osteosarcopenia
hip fractured very old age patients
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2021.612506/full

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