Effects of Albumin/Globulin Ratio on Mortality in Geriatric Patients with Hip Fracture Presenting to the Emergency Department

Authors : Mahmut Yaman, Abdullah Şen, Hasan Mansur Durgun, Fener Çelebi, Ercan Gündüz, Berçem Tugay Günel, Yunus Çatan, Cahfer Güloğlu

Pages : 297-303

Doi:10.5798/dicletip.1552303

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Publication Date : 2024-09-19

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Backgrounds: Albumin and globulin are known as markers of systemic inflammation. While low albumin levels are associated with both inflammation and poor nutritional status, globulin levels may increase during inflammation. The aim of this study is to determine the prognostic value of albumin/globulin ratio on mortality after hip fractures in geriatric patients. Methods: The data of patients aged between 65 and 111 with geriatric hip fractures who presented to the Emergency Department of Dicle University Medical Faculty Hospital between December 1, 2019, and December 31, 2021, were retrospectively analyzed. The study investigated clinical data of these patients, and the effects of the albumin/globulin ratio in biochemistry on mortality. Results: In our study, 140 participants were included, 81 of whom were female. The average age of the participants was 79.8 ± 8.7 years. Among the participants, 73.6% had at least one comorbidity. It was found that the ages of the patients in the dying group were significantly lower compared to those in the surviving group (p 0.05). A significant efficacy of the AGR (Albumin/Globulin Ratio) 1.12 cut-off value was observed in distinguishing between dying and surviving patients, with an area under the curve of 0.739 (0.610-0.868). The mortality rate among patients with an AGR greater than 1.12 was significantly lower (p < 0.05) compared to those with an AGR of 1.12 or less. Conclusion: In conclusion, a low albumin/globulin ratio (AGR) has been associated with high mortality in geriatric patients with hip fractures.
Keywords : Albumin, Globulin, Geriatric, Hip fractures, Mortality