Aims The aims were to assess whether preoperative joint-specific function (JSF) and health-
related quality of life (HRQoL) were associated with level of clinical frailty in patients waiting …

Aims The primary aim of this study was to assess whether patients waiting six months or
more for a total hip (THA) or knee (KA) arthroplasty had a deterioration in their health-related …

3 As primary and revision arthroplasty volumes continue to rise, it is essential that surgeons
are 4 able to stratify patients based upon their comorbidity burdens. The use of a …

Aim to determine the impact of frailty on patient-reported outcomes following hip and knee
arthroplasty. Methods we used linked primary and secondary care electronic health records …

Introduction This study aimed to develop a modified frailty index (MFI) to predict the risks of
revision total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methods Data from the American College of Surgeons …

Introduction Lower-limb osteoarthritis (OA) in the elderly can be a risk factor for frailty, which
is the preliminary of disability, but it may be reversible with appropriate interventions. We …

Purpose This research determined the correlation between frailty and post-surgical
complications, readmission, re-operation, and mortality in patients with hip arthroplasty …

Background Frailty and disability from arthritis are closely intertwined and little is known
about the impact of frailty on total hip arthroplasty (THA) outcomes. We hypothesized that …

Introduction: Up to 33% and 25% of patients with end-stage hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA)
are considered frail by the Groningen Frailty Indicator (GFI). This study aims to assess …

Purpose Studies have demonstrated correlations between frailty and comorbidity scores
with adverse outcomes in total knee replacement (TKR). However, there is a lack of …