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A VA Surgical Risk Calculator Accurately Identifies Veterans at Risk for Protracted Recovery and Long-Term Loss of Independence
By MedXY|May 12, 2026
A large VA cohort study developed a high-performing preoperative model to predict prolonged recovery or long-term loss of independence after major surgery, supporting better risk stratification and shared decision-making beyond 30-day outco