Home Discharge Has Increased After Total Hip Arthroplasty, However Rates Vary Between Large Databases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There have been significant advancements in perioperative total hip arthroplasty (THA) care and it is essential to quantify efforts made to better optimize patients and improve outcomes. The purpose of this study is to assess trends in discharge destination, length of stay (LOS), reoperations, and readmissions following THA.

Methods

Patients undergoing primary THA were identified using International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Current Procedural Terminology codes in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) and Humana claims databases. Discharge destinations were assessed and categorized as home or not home. Trends in discharge destination, LOS, readmissions, reoperation, and comorbidity burden were a

SUBMITTER: DeMik DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7445154 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature