@article{Lovett_Negm_Ioannidis_Petrucelli_Winemaker_Adachi_Papaioannou_2021, place={Markham, Canada}, title={Identifying Patients with Osteoarthritis at Risk of Sarcopenia using the SARC-F}, volume={24}, url={https://cgjonline.ca/index.php/cgj/article/view/479}, DOI={10.5770/cgj.24.479}, abstractNote={<p><strong>Background </strong></p> <p>Sarcopenia is an important modifiable risk factor in patients being considered for elective knee or hip replacement as it may be associated with a higher risk of post-operative joint re­placement complications. Our objectives are to determine the prevalence of patients with osteoarthritis at risk of sarcopenia by using the SARC-F tool, and whether risk of sarcopenia is associated with referral to an orthopaedic surgeon.</p> <p><strong>Methods </strong></p> <p>We conducted a retrospective review of patients who were 60 years or older assessed at four Canadian musculoskeletal assessment centres. Patients completed the SARC-F as part of their assessment. Multivariable logistic regression analy­ses were conducted to determine association between risk of sarcopenia and the odds of referral to an orthopedic surgeon for surgical consultation.</p> <p><strong>Results </strong></p> <p>3,697 patients were included and 67.8% (2,508/3,697) were at risk of sarcopenia. Prevalence was highest in those assessed for hip replacement at 72.3% (635/878). Patients at risk of sarcopenia were more likely to be referred to an orthopaedic surgeon (OR 1.299; SD 1.074-1.571).</p> <p><strong>Conclusions </strong></p> <p>Patients with osteoarthritis assessed for joint replacement are at high risk of sarcopenia, particularly individuals undergo­ing potential hip replacement. Patients at risk of sarcopenia are more likely to be referred to orthopaedic surgery for surgical consultation.</p>}, number={1}, journal={Canadian Geriatrics Journal}, author={Lovett, Maggie and Negm, Ahmed and Ioannidis, George and Petrucelli, Danielle and Winemaker, Mitchell and Adachi, Jonathan D. and Papaioannou, Alexandra}, year={2021}, month={Feb.}, pages={1–7} }