
ART Score Calculator
Arthroplasty Risk Tool
Free · Designed for iPad
ART Score (Arthroplasty Risk Tool) helps clinicians bring objectivity and simplicity to preoperative risk assessment for Total Joint Arthroplasty. Instead of relying on single-variable “hard stops,” ART Score combines eight modifiable variables into a 0–100 score with four tiers (Low / Medium / High / Very High) to support shared decision-making, set attainable targets, and document progress before surgery. Using evidence-based criteria, it will help prevent limitation of access by third party payers.
What it measures (8 variables):
•Fructosamine
•Hemoglobin (sex-specific)
•Total lymphocyte count
•Transferrin
•Body mass index (BMI)
•Prealbumin
•Vitamin D
•Smoking status
Why it matters
Objective & actionable: Focuses on modifiable risk factors rather than fixed cutoffs.
Consistent: Standardizes preop assessment across surgeons and clinics.
Patient-centered: Turns optimization into clear targets patients can work toward.
Documentable: Provides a summary for the chart, referrals, insurers, and patient counseling.
Designed for arthroplasty, potential for broader application.
Built for total joint arthroplasty, with a path to adapt and validate for other surgical procedures where infection or wound complications are significant (e.g., spine, bariatric, vascular, plastic surgery).
Key features
•Reference ranges listed
•Sex-specific Hgb guidance
•Color-coded risk tiers
•Simple score scale for easy interpretation
•Metric/imperial height and weight inputs
•Automatic BMI calculation based on height and weight entries vs. manual BMI entry
•Copy/Share summary
•Works offline; fast in clinic
•No account necessary
•Data stays on device unless you choose to share
Disclaimer
ART Score is a clinical decision support tool for licensed healthcare professionals. It does not diagnose or treat disease and does not replace clinician judgment, insurance authorization or payment, govenmental policy or regulation, or shared decision-making with the patient.
Ratings & Reviews
Updated to fully de-identified version for research use.
• Replaced patient identifiers with de-identified Site, Age, and Study ID fields
• Improved scoring reliability and user interface
• Minor bug fixes and performance enhancements
The developer, Derek L. Hill, D.O., PLLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Derek L. Hill, D.O., PLLC
- Size
- 9.3 MB
- Category
- Medical
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.5 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.5 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.5 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.5 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Frequent
Medical Treatment information
- Copyright
- © 2025 Derek L. Hill, D.O., PLLC