Social Risk Determinants for Successful Same Calendar Day Discharge in Total Joint Arthroplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While many studies have examined the impact of comorbidities on the success of same calendar day discharge (SCDD) in total joint arthroplasty (TJA), literature surrounding the impact of social determinants is lacking.

Purpose

We sought to investigate the relationship between various social determinants and success of SCDD after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Methods

We conducted a retrospective review of 1160 THA and 1813 TKA performed at a single academic institution between November 2020 and August 2022. Social factors including substance use, occupation, marital status, income, and participation in physical exercise were included. In addition, aspects of discharge planning were reviewed such as living situation an

SUBMITTER: Lutz RW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10863599 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature