10. Assessing the accuracy of the modified cervical deformity frailty index in predictive modeling of clinical outcomes after alignment correction surgery for cervical deformity: external validation study

Several studies have investigated the relationship between frailty and operative outcomes in patients with cervical deformity (CD). Though various measures of frailty exist, none have been externally validated.

Source: The Spine Journal - August 22, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Elie Massaad, Ali Kiapour, Syed Khalid, John Shin Source Type: research