Development of a Frailty Index in the Irish Hip Fracture Database.

Mary E Walsh Helena Ferris Louise BrentEmer AhernTara CoughlanRomán Romero Ortuño

Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2022)

A 21-item FI in the IHFD was a significant predictor of outcomes and added value to traditional risk markers. The utility of a routinely derived FI to more effectively direct limited orthogeriatric resources requires prospective investigation.

Keyphrases

hip fracture
general practice
adverse drug
type diabetes
community dwelling
emergency department
primary care
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle