Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding sarcopenia: a survey between orthopedic and geriatric professionals in China.

Fangying LuShengyu RuanXianquan XuXiaoting SongZhiyan LiCunguo ChenMingxuan FengHuimin ZhuTao-Hsin TungDun Hong

Published in: Aging clinical and experimental research (2023)

Orthopedic professionals had limited knowledge and practice regarding sarcopenia compared with geriatric professionals. To improve sarcopenia practice, the use of diagnostic tools to formally diagnose sarcopenia and regular training on sarcopenia should be encouraged.

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