Location of Initial Closed Reduction Attempt Significantly Increases Cost and Length of Stay in Total Hip Arthroplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prosthetic hip dislocation remains one of the most frequent complications following total hip replacement. Dislocations are predominantly managed by a closed reduction in the emergency department (ED) or the operating room (OR). This study aimed to evaluate how the location of an initial closed reduction attempt impacts a patient's course of care including length of stay (LOS) and cost of care.

Material and methods

A retrospective chart review was performed on all patients presenting to a single ED with a unilateral prosthetic hip dislocation from 2009 to 2019. A total of 108 patients were identified. Data collected included patient demographics, ED/hospital course, and hospital charges.

Results

Seventy-four patients (69%) had initial reduction attempted in

SUBMITTER: Dilbone ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9058571 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature