Serum creatinine to cystatin C ratio reflects preoperative and early postoperative walking ability in older patients with hip fracture

February 21, 2022 0 Comments

Background: The sarcopenia index (SI), calculated as the ratio of serum creatinine to cystatin C levels, reflects skeletal muscle mass and strength. Patients with hip fracture (HF) and sarcopenia have poor functional outcomes, and many require long-term care after surgery. We hypothesized that the SI can predict preoperative and early postoperative functional outcomes. Methods: Preoperative serum …