The association of sarcopenia and frailty in diabetes‐related foot disease: A 3‐year prospective evaluation
There was a significant prevalence of frailty and reduced HGS among our patients with DRFD. Low HGS was associated with poor wound healing and increased mortality in patients with DRFD. Additionally, low muscle mass was associated with increased mortality in this population. This research highlights the need for more precise tests and future studies of the links between sarcopenia, frailty, and outcomes in DRFD.
Authors
- Guilherme Nogueira Pena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9653-8301)
- Kay Hon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8661-776X)
- Suzanne Edwards (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2074-1685)
- Robert Fitridge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6258-5997)
- Neil McMillan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0027-3095)
- M. Bain
Institutions
- Royal Adelaide Hospital (AU)
- Basil Hetzel Institute (AU)
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital (AU)
- The University of Adelaide (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jfa2.70038
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.77
Funders
- Australian Government
- University of Adelaide