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Pre-frailty and moderate frailty were associated with a greater number of hospital days within 90 days post-surgery compared with non-frail persons.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>More than one in four older persons aged 65\u2009+\u2009referred for elective orthopaedic surgery are pre-frail or moderate frail. 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