Hip fracture study seeks better way to spot hidden muscle and bone weakness

This study is recruiting 100 people who need hip replacement surgery after a fragility fracture (a break from a minor fall) and comparing them to patients having hip replacement for arthritis. Researchers will use a simple questionnaire (SARC-F) and analyze bone and muscle tissue samples to see how well they can identify a condition called osteosarcopenia, where both bones and muscles are weak. The goal is to improve detection of this condition, which raises the risk of falls and fractures.