Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	116449
Country	China

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Meta-Analysis
Article Title	Risk prediction models for re-fractures following hip fracture in older adults: A methodological evaluation
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Min Qian, Yi-Xiao Chen, Jia-Jia Liu, Hua-Jie Yang and Guo-Qing Li
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number National Natural Science Foundation of China No. 82402789 Beijing Jishuitan Hospital Youcai Plan No. KYYC202402 Beijing JST Research Funding No. HL202402
Corresponding Author	Guo-Qing Li, MD, Principal Investigator, Senior Scientist, Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, National Center for Orthopaedics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 31 Xicheng Street, Beijing 100035, China. guoqingli@pku.edu.cn
Key Words	Older adults; Prediction model; Hip re-fracture; Meta-analysis; Systematic review
Core Tip	This study systematically evaluates existing models designed to predict re-fractures after hip fracture in older adults. By critically examining their development, validation, and methodological rigor, the review highlights substantial limitations in bias control, generalizability, and clinical applicability. Despite showing moderate to high predictive performance, most models lack robust external validation. The findings underscore the urgent need for improved model design and collaborative efforts to create reliable, clinically useful tools that can better guide prevention and reduce the burden of re-fractures in elderly populations.
Citation	Qian M, Chen YX, Liu JJ, Yang HJ, Li GQ. Risk prediction models for re-fractures following hip fracture in older adults: A methodological evaluation. World J Orthop 2026; In press

Received	2025-11-13 05:45
Peer-Review Started	2025-11-13 05:45
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-11-21 09:42
Return for Revision	2025-11-21 09:42
Revised	2025-11-23 12:47
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-11-24 02:15
Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-27 02:39
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-27 10:37
Articles in Press	2026-02-27 10:37
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