Why does severe sarcopenia in elderly patients elevate the risk of complications following hip fracture repair surgery?

💡 Explanation

Sarcopenia diminishes skeletal muscle mass and function; because postoperative recovery depends heavily on efficient muscle protein synthesis for tissue repair and regaining mobility, therefore, sarcopenia impairs the ability to recover, increasing complications, rather than enhancing drug metabolism or directly affecting blood viscosity.

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