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World J Orthop. Feb 18, 2026; 17(2): 115188
Published online Feb 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i2.115188
Published online Feb 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i2.115188
Figure 3 Proposed frailty-based clinical pathway for total knee arthroplasty in resource-limited settings.
Patients are screened using the 11-item modified Frailty Index. Those with modified Frailty Index ≥ 0.27 undergo targeted, low-cost preoperative optimization and multidisciplinary review before proceeding to surgery with enhanced perioperative care. mFI: Modified Frailty Index; MNA-SF: Mini nutritional assessment-short form; TKA: Total knee arthroplasty; USD: United State Dollar; VTE: Venous thromboembolism.
- Citation: Yasin MB, Raheel M, Ahmed MM, Ashfaq S, Asim HS, Rauf MQ, Fahim R, Chhetri R. Impact of preoperative frailty on complications, readmissions, and functional recovery following total knee arthroplasty in elderly patients. World J Orthop 2026; 17(2): 115188
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v17/i2/115188.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v17.i2.115188