Link Between Triglyceride Glucose–Body Mass Index and Nonunion Rates in Elderly Patients After Limb Fracture Surgery: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis - Scorecard - MDSpire

Link Between Triglyceride Glucose–Body Mass Index and Nonunion Rates in Elderly Patients After Limb Fracture Surgery: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis

  • By

  • Xinqun Cheng

  • Zhenbang Yang

  • Chengsi Li

  • Puxin Yang

  • Qingcheng Song

  • Dongwei Wu

  • Tianyu Wang

  • Huilian Sun

  • Yanbin Zhu

  • Wei Chen

  • Yingze Zhang

  • April 24, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Link Between Triglyceride Glucose–Body Mass Index and Nonunion Rates in Elderly Patients After Limb Fracture Surgery: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsAssociation of metabolic syndrome indicators with fracture healing impairment, specifically linking TyG-BMI levels to nonunion outcomes.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • 1.66% of patients developed nonunion post-surgery, highlighting the clinical relevance of monitoring TyG-BMI.
  • U-shaped relationship between TyG-BMI and nonunion risk indicates both extremes require clinical attention.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Consider metabolic syndrome management strategies such as dietary modifications, exercise programs, and pharmacotherapy in older patients post-fracture surgery.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Older patients (≥60 years) with limb fractures

        Individualized management based on TyG-BMI levels.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Incorporate TyG-BMI assessment in preoperative evaluations and provide tailored interventions such as nutritional counseling or metabolic health programs for patients with abnormal TyG-BMI levels.

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