Association of Gluteus Medius and Minimus Muscle Atrophy and XXXX in Older Individuals Using Computed Tomography.

@entity1 @entity174 @entity173 @entity392 @entity194 @entity2057
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine an association between fall-related @entity173 and gluteus medius and minimus @entity194 . METHODS: Retrospective review of 64 @entity1 with @entity173 and 96 age- and sex-stratified controls was performed. Gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, @entity392 , and iliopsoas @entity194 was scored using a standard scale. Statistical analysis was performed. RESULTS: There is a significant difference (P < 0.0001) in gluteus medius and minimus @entity194 in the @entity174 versus control groups. Presence of @entity194 was predictive of fall-related @entity174 (odds ratio, 2.15; 95% confidence interval, 1.08-4.31). There is no significant difference in @entity392 (P = 0.47) or iliopsoas (P = 0.15) @entity194 between the 2 groups. @entity194 increased with age (r = 0.41, P < 0.0001). In unilateral fractures, there is a significant difference (P = 0.0002) in ipsilateral versus contralateral gluteus medius @entity194 . CONCLUSIONS: Gluteus medius and minimus @entity2057 is greater in @entity173 , which may predispose the elderly to falls.
