The Use of MoCA and Other Cognitive Tests in Evaluation of Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Patients Undergoing Arthroplasty

The Use of MoCA and Other Cognitive Tests in Evaluation of Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Patients Undergoing Arthroplasty

Objective: To examine the prevalence and effect of cognitive impairment on treatment outcomes in elderly patients undergoing arthroplasty and to describe the feasibility of cognitive tests. Materials and Methods: The participants were 52 patients with a mean age of 78 years 11 months (SD: 3.3), wait...

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Main Authors: Jukka Puustinen MD, Liisa Luostarinen MD, PhD, Markku Luostarinen MD, PhD, Veijo Pulliainen MSc, PhD, Heini Huhtala MSc, Marjo Soini, Jaana Suhonen MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2016-12-01
Series:Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2151458516669203

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