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Lan R, Stiles ER, Ward SA, Lajam CM, Bosco JA. Patients With Moderate to Severe Liver Cirrhosis Have Significantly Higher Short-Term Complication Rates Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:1736-1740. [PMID: 38280615 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.01.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 01/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Liver cirrhosis is associated with increased perioperative morbidity. Our study used the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score to assess the impact of cirrhosis severity on postoperative outcomes following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS A retrospective review identified 59 patients with liver cirrhosis who underwent primary TKA at a large, urban, academic center from January 2013 to August 2022. Cirrhosis was categorized as mild (MELD < 10; n = 47) or moderate-severe (MELD ≥ 10; n = 12). Modified Clavien-Dindo classification was used to grade complications, where grade 2+ denoted significant intervention. Hospital length of stay, nonhome discharge, and mortality were collected. A 1:1 propensity matching was used to control for demographics and selected comorbidities. RESULTS Moderate-severe cirrhosis was associated with significantly higher rates of intrahospital overall (58.33 versus 16.67%, P = .036) complications, 30-day overall complications (75 versus 33.33%, P = .042), and 90-day overall complications (75 versus 33.33%, P = .042) when compared to matched mild cirrhosis patients. Compared to matched noncirrhotic controls, mild cirrhosis patients had no significant increase in complication rate or other outcomes (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS Patients with moderate-severe liver cirrhosis are at risk of short-term complications following primary TKA. Patients with mild cirrhosis have comparable outcomes to matched noncirrhotic patients. Surgeons can use MELD score prior to scheduling TKA to determine which patients require optimization or higher levels of perioperative care.
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- Rae Lan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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Metikala S, Venishetty N, Cheppalli N, Jones H, Mounsamy V, Sambandam S. Patients With Cirrhosis Have Higher Costs of Care, Longer Length of Stays, and More Perioperative Complications Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A National Inpatient Sample-Based Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e47317. [PMID: 38021633 PMCID: PMC10656929 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background Cirrhosis is a growing disease affecting millions of people in the United States annually. Many cirrhosis patients undergo significant procedures and are met with increased risks such as encephalopathy, impaired immune response, ascites, variceal bleeding, renal disease, and increased malnutrition. Many cirrhosis patients need to undergo major surgical procedures such as total knee arthroplasty (TKA); however, perioperative complications following TKA in cirrhosis patients have not been studied. The purpose of this study was to analyze the demographic characteristics and perioperative complications of cirrhosis patients following TKA. Methods Using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database, we looked at retrospective data from the years 2016-2019 to analyze the incidence of perioperative complications, length of stay (LOS), and the cost of care (COC) among patients undergoing TKA who were categorized as cirrhosis patients, compared with those who are not. A propensity match was conducted to consider associated comorbidities that influence perioperative complications. Results Of the 558,256 patients analyzed who underwent TKA, 1670 (0.3%) were diagnosed with cirrhosis. After matching, cirrhosis patients had a longer LOS (4.22 vs. 3.68 days, p=0.016) and COC ($90,624 vs. 80676.87, p<0.001) than patients in the control group. Moreover, cirrhosis patients had a higher likelihood of developing acute renal failure (odds ratio (OR): 3.05, 95% CI: 2.07-4.50, p<0.001), blood loss anemia (OR: 1.60, 95% CI: 1.34-1.92, p<0.001), periprosthetic fracture (OR: 3.27, 95% CI: 1.31-8.18, p=0.007), periprosthetic infection (OR: 3.14, 95% CI: 1.99-4.95, p<0.001), and blood transfusions (OR: 1.62, 95% CI: 1.12-2.35, p=0.009) than patients in the control group. Conclusion The cirrhosis group had a significantly higher COC, longer LOS, and higher rates of perioperative complications than non-cirrhosis patients. This data will help providers make informed decisions about patient care and resource allocation for cirrhosis patients undergoing TKA.
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, USA
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- Orthopaedics, Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital Albuquerque, Albuquerque, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA
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- Orthopaedics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA
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Bedewy A, El-Kassas M. Anesthesia in patients with chronic liver disease: An updated review. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol 2023; 47:102205. [PMID: 37678609 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinre.2023.102205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Anesthesia in chronic liver disease patients can be challenging because of the medications given or interventions performed and their effects on liver physiology. Also, the effects of liver disease on coagulation and metabolism should be considered carefully. This review focuses on anesthesia in patients with different chronic liver disease stages. A literature search was performed for Scopus and PubMed databases for articles discussing different types of anesthesia in patients with chronic liver disease, their safety, usage, and risks. The choice of anesthesia is of crucial importance. Regional anesthesia, especially neuroaxial anesthesia, may benefit some patients with liver disease, but coagulopathy should be considered. Regional anesthesia provides optimum intraoperative relaxation and analgesia that extends to the postoperative period while avoiding the side effects of intravenous anesthetics and opioids. Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of anesthetic medications must guard against complications related to overdose or decreased metabolism. The choice of anesthesia in chronic liver disease patients is crucial and could be tailored according to the degree of liver compensation and the magnitude of the surgical procedure.
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- Ahmed Bedewy
- Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care Department, Faculty of Medicine, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Endemic Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Helwan University, Postal Code: 11795, Cairo, Egypt.
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Liu SH, Cerri-Droz P, Ling K, Loyst RA, Bowen S, Lung B, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Increased preoperative aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index predicts complications following total shoulder arthroplasty. JSES Int 2023; 7:855-860. [PMID: 37719816 PMCID: PMC10499853 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2023.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Background This study investigates the association between aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI), a noninvasive measure of liver function, and 30-day postoperative complications following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). Methods The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was queried for all patients who underwent TSA between 2015 and 2021. The study population was divided into 4 groups based on preoperative APRI: normal/reference (APRI ≤ 0.5), mild fibrosis (0.5 < APRI ≤ 0.7), significant fibrosis (0.7 < APRI ≤ 1), and cirrhosis (APRI > 1). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to investigate the connection between preoperative APRI and postoperative complications. Results Compared to the reference group, significant fibrosis was independently associated with a greater likelihood of major complications (odds ratio [OR]: 1.82, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.11-2.99; P = .017), minor complications (OR: 2.70, 95% CI: 1.67-4.37; P < .001), pneumonia (OR: 5.78, 95% CI: 2.58-12.95; P < .001), blood transfusions (OR: 2.89, 95% CI: 1.57-5.32; P < .001), readmission (OR: 1.88, 95% CI: 1.10-3.21; P = .022), and non-home discharge (OR: 1.83, 95% CI: 1.23-2.73; P = .003). Cirrhosis was independently associated with a greater likelihood of minor complications (OR: 3.96, 95% CI: 2.67-5.88; P < .001), blood transfusions (OR: 5.85, 95% CI: 3.79-9.03; P < .001), failure to wean off a ventilator (OR: 9.10, 95% CI: 1.98-41.82; P = .005), and non-home discharge (OR: 2.06, 95% CI: 1.43-2.96; P < .001). Conclusion Increasing preoperative APRI was associated with an increasing rate of postoperative complications following TSA.
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- Steven H. Liu
- Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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Liu S, Qiang L, Yang Q, Fan L, Wang J, Yang Y, Shi Z, Li T. Delayed surgery is associated with adverse outcomes in patients with hip fracture undergoing hip arthroplasty. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:286. [PMID: 37055830 PMCID: PMC10100473 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06396-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hip arthroplasty (HA) is one of the most effective procedures for patients with hip fractures. The timing of surgery played a significant role in the short-term outcome for these patients, but conflicting evidence has been found. METHODS The Nationwide Inpatient Sample database was investigated from 2002 to 2014 and identified 247,377 patients with hip fractures undergoing HA. The sample was stratified into ultra-early (0 day), early (1-2 days) and delayed (3-14 days) groups based on time to surgery. Yearly trends, postoperative surgical and medical complications, postoperative length of hospital stay (POS) and total costs were compared after propensity scores were matched between groups by demographics and comorbidity. RESULTS From 2002 to 2014, the percentage of hip fracture patients who underwent HA increased from 30.61 to 31.98%. Early surgery groups showed fewer medical complications but higher surgical complications. However, specific complication evaluation showed both ultra-early and early groups decreased most of the surgery and medical complications with increasing post hemorrhagic anemia and fever. Medical complications were also reduced in the ultra-early group, but surgical complications increased. Early surgery groups reduced the POS by 0.90 to 1.05 days and total hospital charges by 32.6 to 44.9 percent than delayed surgery groups. Ultra-early surgery showed no benefit from POS than early group, but reduced total hospital charges by 12.2 percent. CONCLUSION HA surgery performed within 2 days showed more beneficial effects on adverse events than delayed surgery. But surgeons should be cognizant of the potential increased risks of mechanical complications and post-hemorrhagic anemia.
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- Shencai Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical College, Hainan, 570000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong Province, China.
- Department of Orthopaedics, Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong Province, China.
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Szapary HJ, Monárrez R, Varady NH, Hanna P, Chen AF, Rodriguez EK. Complications and predictors of morbidity for hip fracture surgery in patients with chronic liver disease. Hip Int 2022:11207000221112923. [PMID: 35836328 DOI: 10.1177/11207000221112923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite the fact that patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) are at increased risk of complications after a fracture of the hip, there remains little information about the risk factors for acute postoperative complications and their overall outcome.The aim of this study was to describe inpatient postoperative complications and identify predictors of postoperative morbidity. METHODS Patients with CLD who had been treated for a fracture of the hip between April 2005 and August 2019 were identified from a retrospective search of an intramural trauma registry based in the Northeastern United States. Medical records were reviewed for baseline demographics, preoperative laboratory investigations, and outcomes. RESULTS The trauma registry contained 110 patients with CLD who had undergone surgery for a fracture of the hip. Of these, patients with a platelet-count of ⩽100,000/µL were 3.81 (95% CI, 1.59-9.12) times more likely to receive a transfusion than those with a platelet-count of >100,000/µL. Those with a Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD) score of >9 were 5.54 (2.33-13.16) times more likely to receive a transfusion and 3.97 (1.06-14.81) times more likely to develop postoperative delirium than those with a MELD score of ⩽9.Of patients without chronic kidney disease, those with a creatinine of ⩾1.2 mg/dL were 6.80 (1.79-25.87) times more likely to develop acute renal failure (ARF) than those with a creatinine of <1.2 mg/dL. In a multivariable model, as MELD score was increased, the odds of developing a composite postoperative complication, which included transfusion, ARF, delirium, or deep wound infection, were 1.29 (1.01-1.66). Other tools used to assess surgical risks, Charlson Comorbidity Index, Elixhauser, and American Society of Anesthesiologist scores, were not predictive. CONCLUSIONS Patients with CLD who undergo surgery for a hip fracture have a high rate of postoperative complications which can be predicted by the preoperative laboratory investigations identified in this study and MELD scores, but not by other common comorbidity indices.
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- Hannah J Szapary
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Renninger CH, Jaeblon T, Slobogean GP, O'Toole RV, O'Hara NN. Patients With Cirrhosis Who Have a Model for End-stage Liver Disease Sodium Score of 8 or Greater Are at Increased Risk of Poor Outcomes in Operatively Treated Tibia Fractures. Orthopedics 2022; 45:79-85. [PMID: 35021031 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20220105-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to compare 30-day readmission rates for cirrhotic and non-cirrhotic patients after tibia fracture fixation by retrospectively identifying all surgically managed tibial plateau, tibial shaft, and pilon fractures from 2010 through 2018 in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database (N=14,028). The primary outcome measure was 30-day readmission rates. Secondary outcome measures included 30-day rates of reoperation, length of stay, pulmonary embolism, deep venous thrombosis, and wound complications, including deep or superficial infection. Cirrhotic patients (n=665) and non-cirrhotic patients (n=13,363) were identified using the aspartate aminotransferase to platelet ratio index test. Cirrhotic patients were more likely to have preoperative ascites, renal failure, bleeding disorders, and preoperative transfusions. No differences were reported between the two groups in readmission rate or any of the secondary outcome measures, except that cirrhotic patients' length of stay was longer by 0.5 day. Stratification of the cirrhotic cohort demonstrated that a Model for End-stage Liver Disease sodium (MELD-Na) score of 8 or greater was associated with a 4.1-fold increase in the rate of readmission (5.9% vs 1.5%; P<.01). No other differences were identified based on MELD-Na score stratification. Patients with advanced cirrhosis (MELD-Na score ≥8) have an increased risk of 30-day readmission after tibia fracture surgery. Cirrhosis associated with a lower MELD-Na score might not significantly increase the risk of 30-day complications in patients with tibia fractures. [Orthopedics. 2022;45(2):79-85.].
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Tseng FJ, Gou GH, Wang SH, Shyu JF, Pan RY. Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis increase morbidity in geriatric patients treated surgically for hip fractures: analysis of the US Nationwide Inpatient Sample. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:150. [PMID: 35197007 PMCID: PMC8867787 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-02832-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to evaluate the impact of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis on inpatient outcomes of geriatric hip fracture surgery. Materials and methods Using population-based retrospective study design, this study extracted data from the US Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) database 2005–2014, identifying patients aged ≥ 65 years undergoing hip fracture repair. Main outcomes were in-hospital mortality, any/specific complications, non-routine discharge, extended length of stay (LOS) and hospital costs. Associations between cirrhosis, non-cirrhotic chronic liver disease and outcomes were determined using regression analysis. Results Data of 347,363 hip fracture patients included 344,035 without liver disease, 1257 with non-cirrhotic chronic liver disease and 2,071 with cirrhosis. After adjustments, non-cirrhotic chronic liver disease was significantly associated with non-routine discharge (OR: 1.247, 95% CI: 1.038–1.498), acute kidney injury (OR: 1.266, 95% CI: 1.039–1.541), extended LOS (OR: 1.285, 95% CI: 1.122–1.473) and hospital costs (beta: 9173.42, 95% CI: 6925.9–11,420.95) compared to no liver disease; while cirrhosis was significantly associated with higher risk of in-hospital mortality (OR: 2.325, 95% CI: 1.849–2.922), any complication (OR: 1.295, 95% CI: 1.143–1.467), acute kidney injury (OR: 1.242, 95% CI: 1.177–1.433), non-routine discharge (OR: 1.650, 95% CI: 1.412–1.928), extended LOS (OR: 1.405, 95% CI: 1.263–1.562) and hospital costs (beta: 6680.24, 95% CI: 4921.53–8438.95) compared to no liver disease. Conclusion In geriatric hip fracture patients undergoing surgical repair, non-cirrhotic chronic liver disease and cirrhosis independently predict non-routine discharge, acute kidney injury, prolonged LOS and greater hospital costs, and cirrhosis is also significantly associated with greater risk of any complication and in-hospital mortality. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12877-022-02832-y.
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- Feng-Jen Tseng
- Department of Orthopedics, Hualien Armed Forces General Hospital, Hualien, 971, Taiwan, ROC.,Department of Life Science and the Institute of Biotechnology, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, 974, Taiwan, ROC.,Department of Orthopaedics, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, 11490, Taiwan, ROC
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, No. 161, Section 6, Mingchuan E. Road, Neihu District 114, Taipei, 11490, Taiwan, ROC
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, No. 161, Section 6, Mingchuan E. Road, Neihu District 114, Taipei, 11490, Taiwan, ROC.,Department of Orthopaedics, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, 11490, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Biology and Anatomy, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, 11490, Taiwan, ROC
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, No. 161, Section 6, Mingchuan E. Road, Neihu District 114, Taipei, 11490, Taiwan, ROC. .,Department of Orthopaedics, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, 11490, Taiwan, ROC.
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Statz JM, Odum SM, Johnson NR, Otero JE. Failure to Medically Optimize Before Total Hip Arthroplasty: Which Modifiable Risk Factor Is the Most Dangerous? Arthroplast Today 2021; 10:18-23. [PMID: 34277906 PMCID: PMC8267488 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2021.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background There is mounting evidence that smoking, abnormal body mass index (BMI), uncontrolled diabetes, and poor nutritional status are associated with complications after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The goal of the present study was to evaluate the consequences of failure to medically optimize Medicare-eligible patients with respect to these key modifiable health targets by assessing complications in the early postoperative period after THA. Methods The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was queried for all primary THAs performed in 2018. Data were collected on preoperative serum albumin, BMI, diabetes, and tobacco use as well as postoperative infections, readmissions, complications, and mortality. We identified 47,924 THA patients with a median BMI of 29 kg/m2 and age of 72 years, and 60% of whom were female. Results We found that preoperative albumin <3.5 g/dL, BMI ≥40 kg/m2, tobacco use, and diabetes were all individually associated with increased risk of postoperative complications. Serum albumin <3.5 g/dL was the greatest overall risk factor for infection (odds ratio [OR]: 3.1, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.3-4.4, P < .0001), readmission (OR: 2.2, 95% CI: 1.9-2.5, P < .0001), any complication (OR: 4.2, 95% CI: 3.8-4.6, P < .0001), and mortality (OR: 7.5, 95% CI: 5.3-10.6, P < .0001). Conclusions Low albumin, elevated BMI, tobacco use, and diabetes are associated with increased risk of postoperative infection, readmission, any complication, and mortality after primary THA. Low albumin poses the greatest risk of these. Preoperative optimization should be obtained in all patients before elective surgery, and the final decision for surgery should be individually made between a surgeon and patient. Level of Evidence IV.
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- OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Charlotte, NC, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Charlotte, NC, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, NC, USA.,OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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Cornell E, Novikov D, Niu R, Staatz K, Schwarzkopf R, Smith EL. Hepatitis C Antiviral Treatment Decreases All-Cause Complications After Total Joint Arthroplasty Regardless of the Presence of Fibrosis. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:1551-1555. [PMID: 33431189 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Revised: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) have an increased risk of complications after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). There is a limited but growing body of evidence on the benefit of preoperative antiviral treatment to reduce complications after TJA. What has not been well established is the effect of preoperative antiviral treatment among those with advanced disease as indicated by hepatic fibrosis. METHODS In total, 270 patients at 2 urban medical centers were reviewed for patient demographics, comorbidities, HCV treatment, hepatic fibrosis status, surgical information, and postoperative complications. Patients were divided into 2 groups based on their antiviral treatment status prior to TJA: Treated (n = 129) and Untreated (n = 141). Pearson's chi-squared test, Student's t-test, and multivariate logistic regressions were used to analyze complications between groups. RESULTS Patients in the Treated group had significantly fewer all-type complications (4.7% vs 14.9%, P = .007), infections (2.3% vs 12.1%, P = .002), and reoperations (0.8% vs 9.9%, P = .001) compared to the Untreated group. After controlling for hepatic fibrosis, we found that Treated patients still had significantly lower odds of experiencing all-type complications (odds ratio [OR] 0.30, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.10-0.88; P = .028), infection (OR 0.19, 95% CI 0.04-0.87; P = .033), and reoperation (OR 0.11, 95% CI 0.01-0.90; P = .039) following TJA. CONCLUSION HCV antiviral treatment reduces postoperative complications after primary TJA, even among those who have progressed to hepatic fibrosis. Surgeons can use this information in shared decision making prior to TJA to counsel patients about the benefits of preoperative antiviral treatment even in the presence of hepatic fibrosis.
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- Ella Cornell
- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
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- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Division of Adult Reconstruction Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedics, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
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Sequeira SB, Labaran LA, Bell JE, Amin RM, Rao SS, Werner BC. Compensated Cirrhosis Is Associated With Increased Risk of Complications Following Total Hip Arthroplasty in a Large Medicare Database. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:1361-1366.e1. [PMID: 33121848 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to evaluate medical and surgical complications of liver cirrhosis patients following total hip arthroplasty (THA), with attention to different etiologies of cirrhosis and their financial burden following THA. METHODS In total, 18,321 cirrhotics and 722,757 non-cirrhotics who underwent primary elective THA between 2006 and 2013 were identified from a retrospective database review. This cohort was further subdivided into 2 major etiologies of cirrhosis (viral and alcoholic cirrhosis) and other cirrhotic etiology. Cirrhotics were compared to non-cirrhotics for hospital length of stay, 90-day mean total charges and reimbursement, hospital readmission, and major medical and arthroplasty-specific complications. RESULTS Cirrhosis was associated with increased rates of major medical complications (4.3% vs 2.4%; odds ratio [OR] 1.20, P < .001), minor medical complications, transfusion (3.4% vs 2.1%; OR 1.16, P = .001), encephalopathy, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and readmission (13.5% vs 8.6%; OR 1.18, P < .001) within 90 days. Cirrhosis was associated with increased rates of revision, periprosthetic joint infection, hardware failure, and dislocation within 1 year postoperatively (3.1% vs 1.6%; OR 1.37, P < .001). Cirrhosis independently increased hospital length of stay by 0.14 days (P < .001), and it independently increased 90-day charges and reimbursements by $13,791 (P < .001) and $1707 (P < .001), respectively. Viral and alcoholic cirrhotics had higher rates of 90-day and 1-year complications compared to controls-other causes only had higher rates of 90-day medical complications, encephalopathy, readmission, and 1-year revision, hardware failure, and dislocation compared to controls. CONCLUSION Cirrhosis, especially viral and alcoholic etiologies, is associated with higher risk of early postoperative complications and healthcare utilization following elective THA.
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- Sean B Sequeira
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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Salomon B, Krause PC, Dasa V, Shi L, Jones D, Chapple AG. The Impact of Hepatitis C and Liver Disease on Risk of Complications After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Analysis of Administrative Data From Louisiana and Texas. Arthroplast Today 2021; 7:200-207. [PMID: 33553550 PMCID: PMC7856322 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2020.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 11/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Millions of Americans have hepatitis C and other liver diseases, many of whom have end-stage osteoarthritis requiring total joint arthroplasty (TJA). This study aimed to determine the extent to which hepatitis C and other liver diseases are independent risk factors for complications, including readmission and reoperation, in patients undergoing TJA. Methods Retrospective study of a REACHnet data set containing demographics, International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, and clinical and laboratory data for patients who underwent primary total knee or hip replacement from 2013 to 2017 at 3 hospital systems in Louisiana and Texas. Multivariable logistic regression analyses examined predictors of complications. Any complication was defined as a 90-day medical complication or readmission or reoperation within 1 year. Results Among 13,673 patients who met inclusion criteria, 14.9% (2044/13,673) had any complication, 11.7% (1600/13,673) were readmitted within 90 days, and 3.6% (497/13,673) had a reoperation within 1 year. Liver disease increased the odds for any complication (odds ratio [OR], 1.12; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.08-1.18), 90-day medical complication (OR, 1.13; 95% CI, 1.04-1.22), and 90-day readmission (OR, 1.11; 95% CI, 1.06-1.17). Hepatitis C was not, by itself, associated with an increase in any type of complication but was usually associated with liver disease. Comorbidity severity was the strongest predictor of all types of complications after TJA. Conclusion Patients in Louisiana and Texas with liver disease were at increased risk for complications after TJA, corroborating findings of previous studies. Hepatitis C was not an independent predictor of complications because of its high association with liver disease.
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- Brett Salomon
- School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Section of Sports Medicine, Ochsner Clinical School, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Public Health and Biostatistics, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
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Bell JE, Amin R, Labaran LA, Sequeira SB, Rao SS, Werner BC. Impact of Compensated Cirrhosis Etiology on Postoperative Outcomes Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:148-153.e1. [PMID: 32739079 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cirrhotics often demonstrate worse outcomes than their non-cirrhotic counterparts following orthopedic surgery; however, there are limited arthroplasty-focused data on this occurrence. Additionally, variances in postoperative outcomes among the different etiologies of cirrhosis have not been well described. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect compensated cirrhosis had on postoperative outcomes following elective total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS In total, 1,734,568 patients who underwent primary TKA from 2006 to 2013 were identified using the Medicare Claims Database. Patients were divided into those with a history of compensated cirrhosis and those with no history of liver disease. Subgroup analysis was performed based on the etiology of cirrhosis. Multivariate logistic regression was used to evaluate postsurgical outcomes of interest. RESULTS Cirrhotic patients had higher risk of developing disseminated intravascular coagulation (odds ratio [OR] 2.76, P = .003), encephalopathy (OR 3.00, P < .001), and periprosthetic infection (OR 1.79, P < .001) compared to controls. Following subgroup analysis, alcoholic cirrhotics had high risk of periprosthetic infection (OR 2.12, P < .001), fracture (OR 3.28, P < .001), transfusion (OR 2.45, P < .001), and encephalopathy (OR 7.34, P < .001) compared to controls. Viral cirrhosis was associated with an increase in 90-day charges ($14,941, P < .001) compared to controls, while cirrhosis secondary to other causes was associated with few adverse outcomes compared to controls. CONCLUSION Liver cirrhosis is an independent risk factor for increased perioperative morbidity and financial burden following TKA. Cirrhosis due to etiologies other than viral infections and alcoholism are associated with few adverse outcomes. Surgeons should be aware of these complications to properly optimize postoperative management.
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- Joshua E Bell
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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Lu Y, Lin CC, Stepanyan H, Alvarez AP, Bhatia NN, Kiester PD, Rosen CD, Lee YP. Impact of Cirrhosis on Morbidity and Mortality After Spinal Fusion. Global Spine J 2020; 10:851-855. [PMID: 32905718 PMCID: PMC7485078 DOI: 10.1177/2192568219880823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective large database study. OBJECTIVE To determine the impact of cirrhosis on perioperative outcomes and resource utilization in elective spinal fusion surgery. METHODS Elective spinal fusion hospitalizations in patients with and without cirrhosis were identified using ICD-9-CM codes between the years of 2009 and 2011 using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample database. Main outcome measures were in-hospital neurologic, respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, renal and urinary, pulmonary embolism, wound-related complications, and mortality. Length of stay and inpatient costs were also collected. Multivariable logistic regressions were conducted to compare the in-hospital outcomes of patients with and without cirrhosis undergoing spinal fusion. RESULTS A total of 1 214 694 patients underwent elective spinal fusions from 2009 to 2011. Oh these, 6739 were cirrhotic. Cirrhosis was a significant independent predictor for respiratory (odds ratio [OR] = 1.43, confidence interval [CI] 1.29-1.58; P < .001), gastrointestinal (OR = 1.72, CI 1.48-2.00; P < .001), urinary and renal (OR = 1.90, CI 1.70-2.12; P < 0.001), wound (OR = 1.36, CI 1.17-1.58; P < 0.001), and overall inpatient postoperative complications (OR = 1.43, CI 1.33-1.53; P < .001). Cirrhosis was also independently associated with significantly greater inpatient mortality (OR = 2.32, CI 1.72-3.14; P < .001). Cirrhotic patients also had significantly longer lengths of stay (5.35 vs 3.35 days; P < .001) and inpatient costs ($36 738 vs $29 068; P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Cirrhosis is associated with increased risk of perioperative complications, mortality and greater resource utilization. Cirrhotic patients undergoing spinal fusion surgeries should be counseled on these increased risks. Current strategies for perioperative management of cirrhotic patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery need improvement.
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- Young Lu
- University of California at Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- University of California at Irvine, Orange, CA, USA,Yu-Po Lee, Department of Orthopaedics, University of California at Irvine, 101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868, USA.
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Novikov D, Feng JE, Anoushiravani AA, Vigdorchik JM, Lajam CM, Seyler TM, Schwarzkopf R. Undetectable Hepatitis C Viral Load Is Associated With Improved Outcomes Following Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:2890-2897. [PMID: 31351854 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.06.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Revised: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous reports establish that infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) predisposes total joint arthroplasty (TJA) recipients to poor postoperative outcomes. The purpose of the present study is to assess whether variation in HCV VL influences perioperative outcomes following TJA. METHODS A multicenter retrospective review of all patients diagnosed with HCV who underwent primary TJA between January 2005 and April 2018 was conducted. Patients were stratified into 2 cohorts: (1) patients with an undetectable VL (U-VL) and (2) patients with a detectable VL (D-VL). Kaplan-Meier survivorship analysis was calculated with revision TJA as the end point. Subanalysis on the VL profile was done. RESULTS A total of 289 TJAs were included (U-VL:118 TJAs; D-VL:171 TJAs). Patients in the D-VL cohort had longer operative times (133.9 vs 109.2 minutes), higher intraoperative blood loss (298.4 vs 219.5 mL), longer inpatient hospital stays (4.0 vs 2.9 days), more postoperative infections (11.7% vs 4.2%), and an increased risk for revision TJA (12.9% vs 5.1%). Kaplan-Meier demonstrated that the U-VL cohort trended toward better survivorship (P = .17). On subanalysis of low and high VL, no difference in outcomes was appreciated. CONCLUSION TJA recipients with a detectable HCV VL have longer operative times, experience more intraoperative blood loss, have longer hospital length of stay, and are more likely to experience infection and require revision TJA. The blood loss, hospital length of stay, and revision rate findings should be interpreted with caution, however, as there are confounding factors. Our findings suggest that HCV VL is a modifiable risk factor that, can reduce the risk of infection and revision surgery. Additionally, serum HCV VL was not correlated with outcomes.
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- David Novikov
- Division of Adult Reconstructive Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
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- Division of Adult Reconstructive Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
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- Division of Adult Reconstructive Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
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- Division of Adult Reconstructive Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
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Onochie E, Kayani B, Dawson-Bowling S, Millington S, Achan P, Hanna S. Total hip arthroplasty in patients with chronic liver disease: A systematic review. SICOT J 2019; 5:40. [PMID: 31674904 PMCID: PMC6824439 DOI: 10.1051/sicotj/2019037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chronic liver disease (CLD) is a significant and increasingly prevalent co-morbidity in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). These patients may develop metabolic bone disease (MBD) and systemic dysfunction, which pose challenges to THA surgery. This systematic review of literature aims to examine clinical outcomes and complications in patients with CLD undergoing THA and provide evidence-based approaches as to the optimization of their perioperative care. METHODS A Pubmed search was performed, identifying eight studies on 28 514 THAs for inclusion. Two additional studies reported on 44 patients undergoing THA post liver transplant. These were reviewed separately. RESULTS Increased early perioperative complications are reported recurrently. Review of long-term complications demonstrates an increased postoperative infection rate of 0.5% (p < 0.001) and perioperative mortality of 4.1% (p < 0.001). The need for revision surgery is more frequent at 4% (p < 0.001). Aetiology of need for revision surgery included; periprosthestic infection (70%), aseptic loosening (13%), instability (13%), periprosthetic fracture (2%) and liner wear (2%). THA in patients with liver transplants seems to offer functional improvement; however, no studies have formally assessed functional outcomes in the patient with active CLD. DISCUSSION A multidisciplinary perioperative approach is suggested in order to minimize increased complication risks. Specific measures include optimizing haemoglobin and taking measures to reduce infection. This review also highlights gaps in available literature and guides future research to appraise functional outcomes, further detail long-term failure reasons and study any differences in outcomes and complications based on the range of operative approaches and available implant choices.
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- Elliot Onochie
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BB, UK
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BB, UK
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BB, UK
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BB, UK
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BB, UK
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BB, UK
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Chronic Liver Disease Patients have Worse Outcomes and Increased Postoperative Complications After Orthopedic Fractures. J Clin Gastroenterol 2019; 53:e371-e375. [PMID: 30614942 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Cirrhotic patients are at a higher risk for sustaining orthopedic fractures with a reported prevalence of 5% to 20%. Cirrhosis also affects wound healing and bleeding risk, and hence, impacts the postoperative outcomes after fracture repair. However, there is limited data available on the postoperative risk factors and clinical outcomes of fractures in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD). METHODS Data from the National Inpatient Sample for the years 2012 to 2015 were analyzed. Patients were identified using ICD-9 codes for any fracture. ICD-9 codes for CLD were used to categorize patients into CLD and non-CLD groups. Primary outcomes included inpatient mortality, length of stay (LOS), and total hospital charges. Secondary outcomes included complications such as postoperative infection, prosthetic failure, bleeding, and improper wound healing. RESULTS A total of 931,193 patient encounters for orthopedic fractures were identified and divided into 17,388 with CLD and 913,806 without CLD (non-CLD). The inpatient mortality in patients with CLD was almost twice that of non-CLD patients (odds ratio, 1.95; 95% confidence interval, 1.8-2.1). Patients with CLD also had a longer mean LOS at 7.4±8.6 days versus 5.6±7.2 days (P<0.001) and higher total hospital charges at $76,198±99,494 versus $64,294±95,673 (P<0.001). CLD patients also had higher rates of infections, improper wound healing, and bleeding. DISCUSSION In this large retrospective study, CLD patients with fractures had significantly higher mortality, LOS and hospital charges. These findings correlate with the higher rates of infection, bleeding, and poorer wound healing in this population. Increased clinician awareness of these risks is a key to improving the care of CLD patients.
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Outcomes of Patients With Cirrhosis Undergoing Orthopedic Procedures: An Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample. J Clin Gastroenterol 2019; 53:e356-e361. [PMID: 30001287 PMCID: PMC6443495 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The population of patients with cirrhosis is growing and shifting toward a more elderly demographic and thus are at risk of developing orthopedic complications. There is lack of data on safety of orthopedic procedures in this population. METHODS We performed an analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample from 2005 to 2011 for patients undergoing hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty, and spinal laminectomy/fusion, stratified by presence of cirrhosis. The primary endpoint was in-hospital mortality and secondary endpoints included length of stay (LOS) and costs. RESULTS There were 693,610 inpatient stays for orthopedic procedures conducted during the study period, with 3014 (0.43%) patients coded as having cirrhosis. Patients with cirrhosis had a lower median age (62 vs. 66 y; P<0.001) and were more likely to be male (52.3% vs. 41.1%; P<0.001). The inpatient mortality rate was significantly higher in patients with cirrhosis (2.4% vs. 0.4%; P<0.001) as was median LOS (4 vs. 3 d; P<0.001) and mean costs ($19,321 vs. $18,833; P<0.001). Patients with decompensated cirrhosis (vs. compensated cirrhosis) had significantly higher inpatient mortality rates (5.8% vs. 1.1%; P<0.001) with higher LOS and costs (P<0.001). On multivariable analysis, cirrhosis was associated with an increased risk of mortality (odds ratio, 4.22; 95% confidence interval, 2.92-6.10). Hospital cirrhosis volume was inversely associated with mortality, while hospital orthopedic procedure volumes had an inconsistent impact on outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Inpatient orthopedic procedures in patients with cirrhosis result in high postoperative mortality, LOS, and costs. Careful patient selection is warranted to optimize cirrhosis patient postoperative outcomes.
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Shah A, Memon M, Kay J, Wood TJ, Tushinski DM, Khanna V. Preoperative Patient Factors Affecting Length of Stay following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:2124-2165.e1. [PMID: 31182407 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.04.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Revised: 04/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) yields substantial improvements in quality of life for patients with severe osteoarthritis. Previous research has shown that TKA outcomes are inferior in patients with certain demographic and clinical factors. Length of stay (LOS) following TKA is a major component of costs incurred by healthcare providers. It is hypothesized that patient-related factors may influence LOS following TKA. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to investigate these factors. METHODS Three databases (PubMed, Embase, and OVID Medline) were searched using variants of the terms "total knee arthroplasty" and "length of stay". Studies were screened and data abstracted in duplicate. The primary outcome was the effect of prognostic variables on LOS following TKA. Meta-analysis was performed using the Review Manager (RevMan) software (version 5.3. Copenhagen: The Nordic Cochrane Center, The Cochrane Collaboration, 2014). RESULTS A total of 68 studies met all inclusion criteria for this review. These studies comprised 21,494,459 patients undergoing TKA with mean age 66.82 years (range, 15-95 years) and 63.8% (12,165,160 of 19,060,572 reported) females. The mean MINORS score was 7, suggesting that studies had a low quality of evidence. Mean LOS following TKA has steadily decreased over the past 4 decades, partially because of the implementation of fast-track programs. Demographic factors associated with increased LOS were age >70 years (mean difference [MD] = 0.81; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.38-1.24), female gender (MD = 0.32; 95% CI = 0.29-0.48), body mass index >30 (MD = 0.09; 95% CI = 0.01-0.16), and non-White race (MD = 0.20; 95% CI = 0.10-0.29). Clinical factors associated with increased LOS were American Society of Anesthesiologists score 3-4 vs 1-2 (MD = 1.12; 95% CI = 0.58 to 1.66), Charlson Comorbidity Index > 0 vs 0 (MD = 0.77; 95% CI = 0.32 to 1.22), and preoperative hemoglobin < 130 g/L (MD = 0.66; 95% CI = 0.34 to 0.98). CONCLUSION This systematic review and meta-analysis showed that increased age, female gender, body mass index ≥ 30, non-White race, American Society of Anesthesiologists > 2, Charlson Comorbidity Index > 0, and preoperative hemoglobin < 130 g/L were predictors of increased LOS. Mean LOS has steadily decreased over the past decades with the implementation of perioperative "fast-track" programs. Future research should investigate the benefits of preoperative risk factor modification on LOS, in addition to novel surgical approaches, anesthetic adjuvants, and physiotherapy modifications. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, systematic review, and meta-analysis of level III and IV evidence.
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- Ajay Shah
- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Parkinson's disease increases the risk of perioperative complications after total knee arthroplasty: a nationwide database study. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2019; 27:2189-2195. [PMID: 29785449 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-018-4970-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2018] [Accepted: 04/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the short-term perioperative outcomes of PD patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We specifically evaluated: (1) perioperative surgical and medical complications; (2) lengths of stay (LOS); and (3) total hospital charges. METHODS The Nationwide Inpatient Sample was used to identify PD patients who underwent TKA between 2002 and 2013. To control for potential confounders, PD TKA and non-PD TKA patients were propensity score matched (1:3) based on age, sex, ethnicity, Charlson Comorbidity Index, and insurance type. A total of 31,979 PD and 95,596 non-PD TKA patients were included. RESULTS PD patients had a 44% higher risk of suffering from any complication (OR 1.44; 95% CI 1.35-1.54), a 45% increased risk for any medical complication (OR 1.45; 95% CI 1.36-1.55), and a 9% higher risk for any surgical complication (OR 1.09; 95% CI 0.84-1.41). Compared to the matched cohort, PD patients had a mean LOS that was 6.5% longer (95% CI 5.46-7.54) and mean total hospital charges that were 3.05% higher (95% CI 1.99-4.11). CONCLUSIONS PD patients are more likely to have postoperative complications, longer LOS, and higher costs after TKA than non-PD TKA patients. Since many of these complications can be prevented, a team-based multi-specialty patient optimization is needed. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, therapeutic study.
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Sabeh KG, Rosas S, Buller LT, Freiberg AA, Emory CL, Roche MW. The Impact of Medical Comorbidities on Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Reimbursements. J Knee Surg 2019; 32:475-482. [PMID: 29791928 PMCID: PMC9162801 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1651529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Medical comorbidities have been shown to cause an increase in peri-and postoperative complications following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, the increase in cost associated with these complications has yet to be determined. Factors that influence cost have been of great interest particularly after the initiation of bundled payment initiatives. In this study, we present and quantify the influence of common medical comorbidities on the cost of care in patients undergoing primary TKA. A retrospective level of evidence III study was performed using the PearlDiver supercomputer to identify patients who underwent primary TKA between 2007 and 2015. Patients were stratified by medical comorbidities and compared using analysis of variance for reimbursements for the day of surgery and over 90 days postoperatively. A cohort of 137,073 US patients was identified as having undergone primary TKA between 2007 and 2015. The mean entire episode-of-care reimbursement was $23,701 (range: $21,294-26,299; standard deviation [SD] $2,611). The highest reimbursements were seen in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (mean $26,299; SD $3,030), hepatitis C (mean $25,662; SD $2,766), morbid obesity (mean $25,450; SD $2,154), chronic kidney disease (mean $25,131, $3,361), and cirrhosis (mean $24,890; SD $2,547). Medical comorbidities significantly impact reimbursements, and therefore cost, after primary TKA. Comprehensive preoperative optimization for patients with medical comorbidities undergoing TKA is highly recommended and may reduce perioperative complications, improve patient outcome, and ultimately reduce cost.
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- Karim G. Sabeh
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Zainul-Abidin S, Amanatullah DF, Anderson MB, Austin M, Barretto JM, Battenberg A, Bedard NA, Bell K, Blevins K, Callaghan JJ, Cao L, Certain L, Chang Y, Chen JP, Cizmic Z, Coward J, DeMik DE, Diaz-Borjon E, Enayatollahi MA, Feng JE, Fernando N, Gililland JM, Goodman S, Goodman S, Greenky M, Hwang K, Iorio R, Karas V, Khan R, Kheir M, Klement MR, Kunutsor SK, Limas R, Morales Maldonado RA, Manrique J, Matar WY, Mokete L, Nung N, Pelt CE, Pietrzak JRT, Premkumar A, Rondon A, Sanchez M, Novaes de Santana C, Sheth N, Singh J, Springer BD, Tay KS, Varin D, Wellman S, Wu L, Xu C, Yates AJ. General Assembly, Prevention, Host Related General: Proceedings of International Consensus on Orthopedic Infections. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:S13-S35. [PMID: 30360983 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.09.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Does Parkinson Disease Increase the Risk of Perioperative Complications After Total Hip Arthroplasty? A Nationwide Database Study. J Arthroplasty 2018; 33:S162-S166. [PMID: 29402715 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2017] [Revised: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Parkinson disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the United States, affecting over 1 million people. As part of the disease process, PD can cause poor bone quality and other musculoskeletal problems that can affect a patient's quality of life. With advances in treatment, PD patients can be more active and may be candidates for total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, there is a paucity of literature on the outcomes of THA in PD patients. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the perioperative outcomes of PD patients who underwent THA. Specifically, we assessed: (1) perioperative surgical and medical complications; (2) lengths of stay (LOSs); and (3) total hospital charges. METHODS Using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample, patients who had PD and underwent THA between 2002 and 2013 were identified. With the use of propensity scores, PD patients were matched in a 1:3 ratio to patients without PD by the year of surgery, age, gender, race, Charlson/Deyo score, and insurance type. This yielded a total of 10,519 PD and 31,679 non-PD THA patients. Regression analyses were used to compare the risk of perioperative complications (any, surgical, medical), the percent differences in mean LOS, and the percent differences in total hospital charges. RESULTS Compared with the matched cohort, PD patients had a 52% higher risk for any complication (odds ratio [OR] = 1.52; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.37-1.69), a 30% higher risk for any surgical complication (OR = 1.30; 95% CI: 0.88-1.91), and a 54% higher risk for any medical complication (OR = 1.54; 95% CI, 1.38-1.71). Specifically, PD patients were more likely to have postoperative delirium (OR = 2.61; 95% CI: 1.77-3.85), altered mental status (OR = 3.01; 95% CI: 1.35-6.71), urinary tract infection (OR = 1.34; 95% CI: 1.09-1.76), and blood transfusion (OR = 1.62; 95% CI: 1.44-1.82). Also, PD patients had a mean LOS that was 8.57% longer (P < .0001), and mean total hospital charges that were 3.85% higher (P < .0001). CONCLUSION Orthopedic surgeons and neurologists should be involved in the preoperative counseling of PD patients regarding their potential increased risks associated with THA, which could help optimize their preoperative care. Furthermore, the risk of complications and higher costs could potentially lead to the development of different reimbursement methods in this population of patients.
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Newman JM, Naziri Q, Chughtai M, Khlopas A, Kryzak TJ, Navale SM, Higuera CA, Mont MA. Does Multiple Sclerosis Affect the Inpatient Perioperative Outcomes After Total Hip Arthroplasty? J Arthroplasty 2017; 32:3669-3674. [PMID: 28780224 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2017] [Revised: 06/30/2017] [Accepted: 07/05/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a paucity of studies evaluating the short-term perioperative outcomes of total hip arthroplasty (THA) in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Therefore, this study evaluated (1) patient factors; and (2) patient outcomes in MS THA patients compared to non-MS THA patients. METHODS The Nationwide Inpatient Sample from 2002 to 2013 identified 5899 MS and 2,723,652 non-MS THA patients. Yearly trends, demographics, and comorbidities were compared, and then non-MS THA patients were matched (3:1) to MS THA patients by age, gender, race, comorbidity score, and surgery year. Regression analyses compared perioperative complications (any, surgical, medical), length of stay (LOS), and discharge dispositions. RESULTS The annual prevalence of MS in THA patients increased from 1.36 per 1000 THAs in 2002 to 2.54 per 1000 THAs in 2013 (P = .004). MS patients were younger, more likely female, take corticosteroids, have hip osteonecrosis, and have gait abnormalities. Compared to matched cohort, MS patients had a higher risk of any surgical (odds ratio [OR] = 1.18; 95% confidence interval [95% CI], 1.02-1.37) and any medical (OR = 1.55; 95% CI, 1.34-1.81) complications, an 8.24% longer mean LOS (95% CI, 5.61-10.94; <0.0001) and were more likely to be discharged to a care facility (OR = 2.09; 95% CI, 1.82-2.40). CONCLUSION Orthopedic surgeons should be cognizant of the potential increased risks after THA in MS patients. Neurologists and other practitioners may help optimize and enhance the preoperative care of potential THA candidates, and provide guidance as to the appropriate timing of intervention for hip issues in MS patients.
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- Jared M Newman
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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Preoperative Evaluation and Optimization for Reconstruction of Segmental Bone Defects of the Tibia. J Orthop Trauma 2017; 31 Suppl 5:S16-S19. [PMID: 28938385 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000000983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Reconstruction of segmental bone defects requires a large commitment both on the part of the patient and the physician. Investing in preoperative evaluation and optimization is the only logical way to pursue such an endeavor. Unfortunately, detailed studies regarding segmental bone defects and preoperative factors are relatively lacking owing to the relatively low incidence of the problem. Fortunately, other orthopaedic pathologies (arthritis, ligamentous injuries about the knee) have high prevalence and consistency, allowing detailed analysis of preoperative factors. We review this literature, and that directly involving segmental bone defects when available, to guide surgeons planning segmental bone defect reconstruction.
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Rosas S, Sabeh KG, Buller LT, Law TY, Roche MW, Hernandez VH. Medical Comorbidities Impact the Episode-of-Care Reimbursements of Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2017; 32:2082-2087. [PMID: 28318861 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.02.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2016] [Accepted: 02/14/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Total hip arthroplasty (THA) costs are a source of great interest in the currently evolving health care market. The initiation of a bundled payment system has led to further research into costs drivers of this commonly performed procedure. One aspect that has not been well studied is the effect of comorbidities on the reimbursements of THA. The purpose of this study was to determine if common medical comorbidities affect these reimbursements. METHODS A retrospective, level of evidence III study was performed using the PearlDiver supercomputer to identify patients who underwent primary THA between 2007 and 2015. Patients were stratified by medical comorbidities and compared using the analysis of variance for reimbursements of the day of surgery, and over the 90-day postoperative period. RESULTS A cohort of 250,343 patients was identified. Greatest reimbursements on the day of surgery were found among patients with a history of cirrhosis, morbid obesity, obesity, chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hepatitis C. Patients with cirrhosis, hepatitis C, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, atrial fibrillation, and CKD incurred in the greatest reimbursements over the 90-day period after surgery. CONCLUSION Medical comorbidities significantly impact reimbursements, and inferentially costs, after THA. The most costly comorbidities at 90 days include cirrhosis, hepatitis C, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, atrial fibrillation, and CKD.
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- Samuel Rosas
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Miami, Miami, Florida; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Miami, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Miami, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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