Analysis of Risk Factors for High-Risk Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study is to evaluate and redefine patients at high risk for increased resource utilization and complications after total joint arthroplasty (TJA), so interventions may focus on patients standing to receive the most benefit.

Material and methods

This is a retrospective study of 787 patients undergoing primary unilateral TJA from September 1, 2020, to September 31, 2021. Patients were deemed to be at "high risk" based on criteria derived from published literature and triaged to an enhanced preoperative education program. Patients that were discharged to a skilled nursing facility, had a length of stay ≥ 2 days, returned to the emergency department, or readmitted within 30 days were classified as having a composite outcome. A univariate analysis c

SUBMITTER: Stock LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9237280 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature