A clinical decision support tool for accurate hip fracture prediction: A nationwide cohort study

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by Kristian F. Axelsson, Henrik Litsne, Konstantinos Konstantinou, Hussnain Khalid, Aldina Pivodic, Mattias Lorentzon Background Although hip fractures are commonly associated with functional decline, increased morbidity, and mortality, accurate models for both short- and long-term prediction that do not rely on in-person assessment remain lacking.

The aim was to develop and validate a high-performing clinical decision support tool, that can be used for population screening without the need for patient assessment, for predicting hip fracture risk. Methods and findings All individuals aged…

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Primary source: PLOS Medicine · August 27, 2026

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