Prognostic Value of Preoperative Frailty Assessment in Geriatric Lower Limb Orthopedic Surgery

The Merits of Preoperative Frailty Assessment of Geriatric Patients Undergoing Lower Limb Orthopedic Surgery.

This retrospective study evaluates the effectiveness of frailty assessment tools-specifically the Risk Analysis Index (RAI) and the 5-Item Modified Frailty Index (5-mFI)-in predicting postoperative outcomes for elderly patients undergoing lower limb orthopedic surgery. The study seeks to determine if these preoperative scores can accurately identify patients at higher risk for 90-day mortality and major complications.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Geriatric patients (aged 65 years and older).
• Underwent lower limb orthopedic surgery (e.g., hip or knee arthroplasty, fracture fixation).
• Availability of complete perioperative medical records.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients younger than 65.
• Incomplete follow-up data or missing intraoperative records.