Relationship between Early Postoperative Regional Phase Angle and Walking Ability in Older Adult Patients with Hip Fracture

Key Points

• Lower limb phase angle shows strong predictive value for walking ability at discharge, especially in men.
• Upper limb phase angle is a critical indicator for walking ability in women post-hip fracture.
• Assessment of phase angle can assist in gauging recovery progress in older adults post-surgery.
• Findings indicate phase angle may serve as a useful biomarker for rehabilitation planning.