A prediction model for persistent postoperative frailty in older patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery.

ABSTRACT: Frailty is a medical syndrome with multiple causes and contributors that is characterized by diminished strength, endurance, and reduced physiologic function. It is highly prevalent among older orthopedic patients and significantly increases the risk of surgery and postoperative complications. Therefore, preoperative identification of high-risk groups for postoperative frailty is crucial for optimizing clinical decision making. This study aimed to explore the predictors of persistent postoperative frailty in older patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery. Patients aged > 65 years who underwent elective orthopedic surgery between January 2020 and January 2022 were included in this single-center retrospective cohort study. Baseline characteristics, clinical data, laboratory findings,

SUBMITTER: Gao G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12323971 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature