Prognostic performance of clinical assessment tools following hip fracture in patients with chronic kidney disease
ConclusionPatients with advanced CKD and severe frailty have a high mortality risk following hip fracture. The Clinical Frailty Scale is an excellent prognostic tool for mortality in this setting and could be easily incorporated into routine clinical practice.
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
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