Relationship between Low Muscle Strength, and Protein Intake: A Preliminary Study of Elderly Patients with Hip FractureRelationship between Low Muscle Strength, and Protein Intake: A Preliminary Study of Elderly Patients with Hip Fracture
- Authors
- Choi, K.-A.; Heu, E.; Nam, H.-C.; Park, Y.; Kim, D.; Ha, Y.-C.
- Issue Date
- Jan-2022
- Publisher
- 대한골대사학회
- Keywords
- Aged · Dietary proteins · Hip fractures · Malnutrition · Sarcopenia
- Citation
- 대한골대사학회지, v.29, no.1, pp 17 - 21
- Pages
- 5
- Journal Title
- 대한골대사학회지
- Volume
- 29
- Number
- 1
- Start Page
- 17
- End Page
- 21
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/55818
- DOI
- 10.11005/jbm.2022.29.1.17
- ISSN
- 2287-6375
2287-7029
- Abstract
- Background: The purpose of the present study was to assess the daily protein uptake and its relationship with sarcopenia, as defined by the Asian Working Group for Sarcope- nia (AWGS), among elderly patients with hip fractures. Methods: Forty-seven elderly pa- tients with hip fractures were enrolled in this retrospective observational study. The main outcome measures included protein uptake, muscle mass, and grip strength for sarcopenia in elderly patients. Sarcopenia was diagnosed according to AWGS. Whole- body densitometry was used to measure skeletal muscle mass, and muscle strength was evaluated using handgrip testing. Results: Of 47 patients with hip fractures (12 men and 35 women), 37 (79%) patients exhibited insufficient protein intake (range, 0.01-0.588 g/ kg/day), and 10 (21%) patients exhibited excessive protein intake (range, 1.215-2.121 g/ kg/day). The mean daily protein intake was 56.5 g (range, 7.2–136.0 g). Prevalence of low muscle strength (handgrip strength <18 kg in women and <26 kg in men) was de- tected in 13 (37%) women and 8 (67%) men (P = 0.076). Sarcopenia (lower muscle mass and lower muscle strength) was detected in 9 (26%) women and 6 (50%) men (P = 0.119). Although lower protein intake was marginally associated with sarcopenia (P = 0.189), it was significantly associated with lower grip strength (P = 0.042). Conclu- sions: The present study demonstrated that insufficient protein intake in elderly patients with hip fractures was common, and lower protein intake was significantly associated with lower muscle strength.
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