Associations of preoperative anemia and postoperative hemoglobin values with hospital costs in total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Total knee arthroplasty are among the most frequently conducted surgeries, due to an aging society. Since hospital costs are subsequently rising, adequate preparation of patients and reimbursement becomes more and more important. Recent literature revealed anemia as a risk factor for enhanced length of stay (LOS) and complications. This study analyzed whether preoperative hemoglobin (Hb) and postoperative Hb were associated with total hospital costs and general ward costs.

Methods

The study comprised 367 patients from a single high-volume hospital in Germany. Hospital costs were calculated with standardized cost accounting methods. Generalized linear models were applied to account for confounders, such as age, comorbidities, body mass index, insurance status, heal

SUBMITTER: Schatz C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10258736 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature