A Nomogram for Predicting 30-day Mortality in Elderly Patients Undergoing Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fractures.

A tool based on easily identifiable risk factors, demographics, and comorbidities was developed that can help predict elderly patients who will experience mortality within 30 days of following hemiarthroplasty. In addition to identifying high risk patients, the nomogram can serve as a counseling tool for physicians to use with patients and their families to assist with better understanding of perioperative mortality risk.