Relationship between Timed Up & Go Test and Trunk Function in Postoperative Hip Fracture Patients

Abstract

[Purpose] The effect of trunk function on the predictive index of falls was studied in postoperative hip fracture (HF) patients. [Participants and Methods] The subjects were 20 postoperative HF patients. Timed Up & Go Test (TUG), trunk function (seated Functional Reach Test, seated Lateral Reach Test, seated posture, seated trunk flexion, extension, and lateral flexion angles), lower extremity function (knee extensor strength, hip abductor strength, and lower extremity loading rate), and pain during loading were assessed 3 to 4 weeks after the operation. [Results] A moderate negative correlation was found between TUG and seated lumbar lordosis, seated Lateral Reach Distance (LRD) of the affected side, hip abductor strength of the healthy side, and lower extremity loading rate. [Conclusion] The results suggest that the trunk function of postoperative HF patients is related to TUG performance time as well as lower extremity function.