The utility of the Charlson Comorbidity Index and modified Frailty Index as quality indicators in total joint arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort review
Conclusions:
Presurgical evaluation utilizing CCI and MFI may better identify those at risk and encourage modified preoperative counseling for these patients. Further study is needed to determine a risk stratification scheme that allows for more accurate prediction of patients who may require more intense hospital-based postoperative care.
Level of Evidence:
Level IV.
Source: Current Orthopaedic Practice - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus: Total Joint Arthroplasty Source Type: research