Why the study?
Does the orthopaedic POSSUM scoring system accurately predict mortality and morbidity in orthopaedic surgery?
Does the orthopaedic POSSUM scoring system accurately predict mortality and morbidity in orthopaedic surgery?
The orthopaedic POSSUM scoring system is a valid tool for predicting mortality and morbidity in orthopaedic surgery.
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Supports validity of orthopaedic POSSUM for risk prediction; leaves open prospective validation before routine adoption.
Mohamed et al. (2002) studied this question.
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