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1Sunlight Brain Research Center, Hofu, Yamaguchi, Japan.
Geriatrics & Gerontology International
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Abstract:
The non-affected thigh reflects the patient's true muscle reserve and helps predict functional recovery after hip fracture surgery. This can be used to study how often patients are able to leave facilities and return home, which is related to their quality of life.