Six-Item Modified Frailty Index independently predicts complications following total shoulder arthroplasty

Six-Item Modified Frailty Index independently predicts complications following total shoulder arthroplasty

Background: In the realm of orthopedic surgery, frailty has been associated with higher rates of complications following total hip and total knee arthroplasties. Among various measures of frailty, the Six-Item Modified Frailty Index (MF-6) has recently gained popularity as a predictor for postoperat...

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Main Authors: Kenny Ling, MD, Justice U. Achonu, MD, Robert Martino, BS, Steven H. Liu, BS, David E. Komatsu, PhD, Edward D. Wang, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
Series:JSES International
Subjects:
Total shoulder arthroplasty
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty
Frailty
Elderly
Readmission
Non-home discharge
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666638323002219

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