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Ravi V, Norton J, Callan A, Weinschenk RC. Comparison of cost and complications of primary total hip arthroplasty versus oncologic proximal femur replacement. J Orthop 2025; 61:28-36. [PMID: 39386415 PMCID: PMC11458933 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.09.009] [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: 08/27/2024] [Accepted: 09/07/2024] [Indexed: 10/12/2024] Open
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Aims and objective Proximal femur replacement (PFR) is most commonly performed after a large resection of the proximal femur to remove tumor and is known to have high complication rates and worse function than a primary total hip replacement (THA). Many surgeons feel that current billing practices fail to adequately differentiate this procedure from a THA. This study aims to examine patients undergoing a primary THA or oncologic PFR and compare the relative economic impact and complication rates between cohorts. Materials & methods Patient data was queried using a national database, identifying non-pediatric patients who underwent a primary THA or oncologic PFR. Exclusionary criteria were implemented, resulting in two cohorts, each with 380 patients matched in a 1:1 manner controlling for age, gender, and Charlson Comorbidity Index. Utilizing 2022 billing data, oncologic PFRs generated an average of 41.03 RVUs and primary THAs generated 19.60 RVUs. Total hospital cost was used to generate a cost:RVU ratio for each cohort. Key systemic and joint complication rates were additionally compared between cohorts. Results The oncologic PFR cohort had significantly higher 90-day rates of anemia, deep vein thrombosis, and prosthetic dislocation compared to the primary THA cohort. The 90-day median hospital cost for oncologic PFR was $28,562.21 with a cost:RVU ratio of $696:1. The corresponding median hospital cost for primary THA was $9667.72, with a cost:RVU ratio of $493:1. Conclusion Hospitals incur more cost per RVU for an oncologic PFR than a primary THA. Relative to primary THA, reimbursement for oncologic PFR is under-evaluated.
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- Varun Ravi
- UT Southwestern Medical School, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75390-9162, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 1801 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX, 75390-8883, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 1801 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX, 75390-8883, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 1801 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX, 75390-8883, USA
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Masood R, Mandalia K, Pagani NR, Moverman MA, Puzzitiello RN, Menendez ME, Salzler MJ. Functional somatic syndromes are associated with inferior outcomes and increased complications after hip and knee arthroplasty: a systematic review. ARTHROPLASTY 2024; 6:2. [PMID: 38173047 PMCID: PMC10765755 DOI: 10.1186/s42836-023-00223-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Functional somatic syndromes (FSSs), defined as chronic physical symptoms with no identifiable organic cause, may impact results after hip and knee arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review assessing the relationship between FSSs and clinical outcomes after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA), total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). METHODS The PubMed and Web of Science databases were queried from January 1955 through December 2021 for studies investigating the impact of at least one FSS (fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic headaches, and chronic low back pain) on outcomes after primary THA/TKA/UKA. Outcomes of interest included patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), postoperative opioid use, complications, revisions, and costs of care. RESULTS There were twenty-eight studies, including 768,909 patients, of which 378,384 had an FSS. Five studies reported preoperative PROMs prior to THA/TKA, all of which showed worse PROMs among patients with at least 1 FSS diagnosis. Thirteen studies reported postoperative PROMs after THA/TKA, all of which demonstrated worse PROMs among patients with at least 1 FSS diagnosis. Patients with FSS diagnoses were more likely to continue using opioids at 3, 6, and 12 months following TKA, THA, and UKA. Medical and surgical complications, as well as revision rates, were higher among patients with FSSs. CONCLUSION Patients with FSSs have inferior PROMs and are at increased risk for prolonged postoperative opioid use, medical and surgical complications, and revision after hip and knee arthroplasty. Improved understanding of the factors influencing the success of hip and knee arthroplasty is critical. Future studies should address the biopsychosocial determinants of health that can impact outcomes after total joint arthroplasty.
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- Raisa Masood
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, Biewand Building, 7th Floor, 800 Washington St., Box 306, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, Biewand Building, 7th Floor, 800 Washington St., Box 306, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, Biewand Building, 7th Floor, 800 Washington St., Box 306, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, Biewand Building, 7th Floor, 800 Washington St., Box 306, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, Biewand Building, 7th Floor, 800 Washington St., Box 306, Boston, MA, 02111, USA.
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Reynolds CA, Issa TZ, Manning DW. Patients Who Have Pre-Existing Atrial Fibrillation Require Increased Postoperative Care Following Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:60-67. [PMID: 37479195 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.07.011] [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: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Approximately 9% of total joint arthroplasty (TJA) patients have pre-existing atrial fibrillation (AF). This study examined the effect of pre-existing AF on TJA outcomes. METHODS We conducted a 1:3 propensity match of 545 TJA patients who have pre-existing AF to TJA patients who do not have AF at a tertiary care center between January 1st, 2012, and January 1st, 2021. Bivariate and multivariate regressions were performed. Changes over time were evaluated. RESULTS Patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) who have pre-existing AF, experienced more post-operative AFs (P < .001), acute kidney injuries (P = .026), post-operative complications (POC) (P < .001), and 30-day readmissions (P = .036). Patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) who have pre-existing AF experienced more post-operative AFs (P < .001), pulmonary embolisms (P < .001), increased estimated blood losses (P = .007), more blood transfusions (P = .002), more POCs (P < .001), and longer lengths of stay (LOS) (P < .002). Over time, POC and LOS decreased in both groups, but remained increased in TJA patients who have pre-existing AF. Multivariate analyses of TKA patients showed an increased odds ratio (OR) of any POCs (P < .001), while THA patients had an increased OR of any POCs (P = .01), and LOS (P = .002). CONCLUSION Patients who have pre-existing AF undergoing TJA have more POCs. TKA patients have more readmissions. THA patients have longer LOS. These findings demonstrate the importance of enhanced peri-operative medical management in patients who have pre-existing AF undergoing TJA.
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- Christopher A Reynolds
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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Za P, Papalia GF, Franceschetti E, Rizzello G, Adravanti P, Papalia R. Aspirin is a safe and effective thromboembolic prophylaxis after total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:4407-4421. [PMID: 37449989 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07500-1] [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: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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PURPOSE Patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are at high risk for thromboembolic events compared to non-surgical patients. Both anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents are used as antithrombotic prophylaxis in TKA. The aim of this review is to understand the role of aspirin in the prevention of thromboembolic events and to compare its efficacy and safety with the main anticoagulants used in antithromboembolic prophylaxis in TKA. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines. An electronic systematic search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and the Cochrane Central Registry to evaluate studies that compared aspirin with other anticoagulants, in terms of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after TKA. The meta-analysis compared the rate of complications between aspirin and other anticoagulants. RESULTS Thirteen studies were included in the systematic review for a total of 163,983 patients, and 10 studies were included in the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis demonstrated no statistically significant differences between aspirin and other anticoagulants in terms of the rate of deep venous thrombosis (OR 0.93, 95% CI 0.81-1.08, p = 0.35) and pulmonary embolism (OR 0.89, 95% CI 0.56-1.41, p = 0.61). CONCLUSION Aspirin is safe, effective, and not inferior to other main anticoagulants in preventing thromboembolic events following TKA.
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- Pierangelo Za
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy.
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Casa di Cura Città of Parma, 43123, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Rome, Italy
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Imagama T, Okazaki T, Matsuki Y, Kaneoka T, Kawakami T, Yamazaki K, Sakai T. Negative correlation between central sensitization and forgotten joint score-12 after total hip arthroplasty. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:691. [PMID: 37715174 PMCID: PMC10504779 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04175-9] [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: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Central sensitization is a condition in which even mild stimuli cause pain due to increased neuronal reactivity in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord. It is one of factors of chronic pain in patients with osteoarthritis. However, it is unknown whether central sensitization relates to clinical outcomes after total hip arthroplasty (THA). This study aimed to clarify whether preoperative central sensitization relates to the forgotten joint score-12 (FJS) after THA. Moreover, the secondary outcome was to identify which items in the FJS were most related by central sensitization. METHODS This retrospective analysis included 263 hips (263 patients; 51 males and 212 females) that underwent primary THA in our institute and were available for evaluation one year postoperatively. The average patient age was 64.8 ± 11.9 years. The Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) part A, which is a patient-reported outcome, was used to measure preoperative central sensitization. The correlation between preoperative CSI and postoperative FJS and the association between postoperative FJS and preoperative CSI severity were determined. Moreover, difference in each FJS item was evaluated by CSI severity. RESULTS Twenty-six patients (9.9%) had central sensitization preoperatively. Preoperative CSI scores and postoperative FJS were negatively correlated (r = - 0.331, p < 0.0001). The postoperative FJS was significantly lower in patients with moderate or higher preoperative CSI severity than that in patients with subclinical or mild preoperative CSI severity (p < 0.05). FJS items with movement of daily life were significantly worse in the moderate or higher CSI severity compared with subclinical group (p < 0.05 or p < 0.01). CONCLUSION Central sensitization prior to THA negatively related to postoperative FJS. In particular, the relationship of central sensitization was found to be significant in FJS items with movement, which would lead to lower patient satisfaction after THA. To get better postoperative outcomes in patients with preoperative central sensitization, improving central sensitization would be important.
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- Takashi Imagama
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-1, Minamikogushi, Ube, 7558505, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-1, Minamikogushi, Ube, 7558505, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-1, Minamikogushi, Ube, 7558505, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-1, Minamikogushi, Ube, 7558505, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-1, Minamikogushi, Ube, 7558505, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-1, Minamikogushi, Ube, 7558505, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-1, Minamikogushi, Ube, 7558505, Japan
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De Klerk TC, Dounavi DM, Hamilton DF, Clement ND, Kaliarntas KT. Effects of home-based prehabilitation on pre- and postoperative outcomes following total hip and knee arthroplasty. Bone Jt Open 2023; 4:315-328. [PMID: 37142259 PMCID: PMC10159731 DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.45.bjo-2023-0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of home-based prehabilitation on pre- and postoperative outcomes in participants awaiting total knee (TKA) and hip arthroplasty (THA). A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of prehabilitation interventions for TKA and THA. MEDLINE, CINAHL, ProQuest, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar databases were searched from inception to October 2022. Evidence was assessed by the PEDro scale and the Cochrane risk-of-bias (ROB2) tool. A total of 22 RCTs (1,601 patients) were identified with good overall quality and low risk of bias. Prehabilitation significantly improved pain prior to TKA (mean difference (MD) -1.02: p = 0.001), with non-significant improvements for function before (MD -0.48; p = 0.06) and after TKA (MD -0.69; p = 0.25). Small preoperative improvements were observed for pain (MD -0.02; p = 0.87) and function (MD -0.18; p = 0.16) prior to THA, but no post THA effect was found for pain (MD 0.19; p = 0.44) and function (MD 0.14; p = 0.68). A trend favouring usual care for improving quality of life (QoL) prior to TKA (MD 0.61; p = 0.34), but no effect on QoL prior (MD 0.03; p = 0.87) or post THA (MD -0.05; p = 0.83) was found. Prehabilitation significantly reduced hospital length of stay (LOS) for TKA (MD -0.43 days; p < 0.001) but not for THA (MD, -0.24; p = 0.12). Compliance was only reported in 11 studies and was excellent with a mean value of 90.5% (SD 6.82). Prehabilitation interventions improve pain and function prior to TKA and THA and reduce hospital LOS, though it is unclear if these effects enhance outcomes postoperatively.
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- Research Centre for Health, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Shinonaga A, Matsumoto H, Uekawa M, Kuramoto A, Mitani S, Hagino H. Relationship Between Preoperative Psoas Major Muscle Quality and Forgotten Joint Score-12 in Patients After Total Hip Arthroplasty. Arthroplast Today 2023; 20:101118. [PMID: 36938355 PMCID: PMC10015174 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2023.101118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2023] Open
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Background There are limited reports on the factors affecting the Forgotten Joint Score-12 (FJS-12) in patients after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Therefore, this study aimed to determine whether the quantity and quality of the preoperative psoas muscle are related to the FJS-12 in post-THA patients. Methods This retrospective cohort study used mailed questionnaires and medical records. Questionnaires containing the FJS-12 were mailed to 752 patients who underwent THA at our hospital between April 2015 and August 2020. The quantity and quality of the psoas major muscle were measured by computed tomography. The association between FJS-12 and the quantity and quality of the psoas major muscle was assessed by logistic regression analysis adjusted for potentially relevant factors. Results In total, 484 patients were included in the analysis. The FJS-12 score of the analyzed subjects was 75 points. Poor psoas major muscle quality was associated with a poor group of patients scoring <50 on the FJS-12. This association was independent of the adjustment factors. However, the quantity of psoas muscle was not associated. Conclusions The quality of the psoas major muscle is associated with FJS-12. In the rehabilitation of patients undergoing THA, focusing on the quality of the psoas major muscle may help achieve the ultimate goal.
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- Atsushi Shinonaga
- Rehabilitation Center, Kawasaki Medical School Hospital, Okayama, Japan
- Integrated Medical Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Tottori University, Tottori, Japan
- Corresponding author. Integrated Medical Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Tottori University, Matsushima 577, Kurashiki, Okayama 701-0192, Japan. Tel.: +81 80 1991 5606.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Okayama, Japan
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- Rehabilitation Center, Kawasaki Medical School Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Rehabilitation Center, Kawasaki Medical School Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Kawasaki Medical School, Okayama, Japan
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- School of Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Tottori, Japan
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Goh GS, Tarabichi S, Baker CM, Qadiri QS, Austin MS. Should We Aim to Help Patients "Feel Better" or "Feel Good" After Total Hip Arthroplasty? Determining Factors Affecting the Achievement of the Minimal Clinically Important Difference and Patient Acceptable Symptom State. J Arthroplasty 2023; 38:293-299. [PMID: 35964857 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent attempts have been made to use preoperative patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) thresholds as prior authorization criteria based on the assumption that patients who have higher baseline scores are less likely to achieve the minimal clinically important difference (MCID). This study aimed to identify factors affecting the achievement of MCID and patient acceptable symptom state (PASS) after total hip arthroplasty (THA), and to determine the overlap between the two outcomes. METHODS We identified 3,581 primary, unilateral THAs performed at a single practice in 2015-2019. PROMs including Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (HOOS-JR) and 12-item Short Form Health Survey were collected preoperatively and 1-year postoperatively. The likelihood of attaining PASS according to attainment of MCID was assessed. Multivariable regression was used to identify independent predictors of MCID and PASS. RESULTS In total, 79.8% achieved MCID and 73.6% achieved PASS for HOOS-JR. Approximately 1 in 7 patients who achieved MCID did not eventually achieve PASS. Worse preoperative HOOS-JR (odd ratio 0.933) was associated with MCID attainment. Better preoperative HOOS-JR (odd ratio 1.015) was associated with PASS attainment. Men, lower body mass index, better American Society of Anesthesiologists score, and better preoperative 12-item Short Form Health Survey mental score were predictors of MCID and PASS. Age, race, ethnicity, Charlson Comorbidity Index, and smoking status were not significant predictors. CONCLUSION Preoperative PROMs were associated with achieving MCID and PASS after THA, albeit in opposite directions. Clinicians should strive to help patients "feel better" and "feel good" after surgery. Preoperative PROMs should not solely be used to prioritize access to care.
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- Graham S Goh
- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Bieler T, Magnusson SP, Siersma V, Rinaldo M, Schmiegelow MT, Beck T, Krifa AM, Kjær BH, Palm H, Midtgaard J. Effectiveness of promotion and support for physical activity maintenance post total hip arthroplasty-study protocol for a pragmatic, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial (the PANORAMA trial). Trials 2022; 23:647. [PMID: 35964101 PMCID: PMC9375375 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06610-4] [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] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Total hip arthroplasty is considered an efficacious procedure for relieving pain and disability, but despite that objectively measured physical activity level remains unchanged compared to pre-surgery and is still considerably lower than that of a healthy age- and sex-matched population 6–12 months post-surgery. Since there is a graded relationship between physical activity level and functional performance, increasing physical activity may enhance the outcome of the procedure. This study aims to investigate whether promotion and support of physical activity initiated 3 months after total hip arthroplasty complementary to usual rehabilitation care can increase objective measured physical activity 6 months post-surgery. Methods The trial is designed as a pragmatic, parallel group, two-arm, assessor-blinded, superiority, randomized (1:1), controlled trial with post intervention follow-up 6 and 12 months after total hip arthroplasty. Home-dwelling, independent, and self-reliant patients with hip osteoarthritis are provisionally enrolled prior to surgery and re-screened about 2–3 months post-surgery to confirm eligibility. Baseline assessment is conducted 3 months post-surgery. Subsequently, patients (n=200) are randomized to either a 3-month, multimodal physical activity promotion/education intervention or control (no further attention). The intervention consists of face-to-face and telephone counselling, patient education material, pedometer, and step-counting journal. The primary outcome is objectively measured physical activity, specifically the proportion of patients that complete on average ≥8000 steps per day 6 months post-surgery. Secondary outcomes include core outcomes (i.e., physical function, pain, and patient global assessment) and health-related quality of life. Furthermore, we will explore the effect of the intervention on self-efficacy and outcome expectations (i.e., tertiary outcomes). Discussion By investigating the effectiveness of a pedometer-driven, face-to-face, and telephone-assisted counselling, behavior change intervention in complementary to usual rehabilitation, we hope to deliver applicable and generalizable knowledge to support physical activity after total hip arthroplasty and potentially enhance the outcome of the procedure. Trial registration www.clinicaltrials.govNCT04471532. Registered on July 15, 2020.
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- Theresa Bieler
- Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 10, Building 10, 2400, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark.
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- Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 10, Building 10, 2400, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark.,Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 8, Building 8, 2400, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark
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- The Research Unit for General Practice and Section of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Øster Farimagsgade 5, building 24, entrance R, 1353, Copenhagen K, Denmark
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- Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 10, Building 10, 2400, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 6, Building 6, 2400, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 6, Building 6, 2400, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark
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- Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 10, Building 10, 2400, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 6, Building 6, 2400, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200, Copenhagen N, Denmark.,Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health Care (CARMEN), Mental Health Centre Glostrup, Nordstjernevej 41, 2600, Glostrup, Denmark
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Cohen-Levy WB, Lans J, Salimy MS, Melnic CM, Bedair HS. The Significance of Race/Ethnicity and Income in Predicting Preoperative Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:S428-S433. [PMID: 35307241 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.02.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Utilization of total joint arthroplasty (TJA) by minorities is disproportionately low compared to Whites. Contributing factors include poorer outcomes, lower expectations, and decreased access to care. This study aimed to evaluate if race and income were predictive of preoperative patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and the likelihood of achieving the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) following TJA. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 1,371 patients who underwent primary TJA between January 2018 and March 2021 in a single healthcare system. Preoperative and postoperative PROM scores were collected for Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Mental Health, PROMIS Physical Function (PF10a), and either Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) or Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS). Demographic and comorbidity data were included as explanatory variables. Multivariable regression was used to analyze the association between predictive variables and PROM scores. RESULTS Mean preoperative PROM scores were lower for non-Whites compared to Whites. Increased median household income was associated with higher preoperative PROM scores. Non-White race was associated with lower PROMIS Mental Health and KOOS, but not PF10a or HOOS scores. Only non-White race was associated with a decreased likelihood of achieving MCID for PF10a. Neither race nor income was predictive of achieving MCID for KOOS and HOOS. CONCLUSION Non-White race/ethnicity and lower income were associated with lower preoperative PROMs prior to primary TJA. Continued research is necessary to identify the causes of this discrepancy and correct this disparity.
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- Wayne B Cohen-Levy
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals/Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital/Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital/Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Sinclair ST, Klika AK, Jin Y, Piuzzi NS, Higuera CA. The Impact of Surgeon Variability on Patient-Reported Outcomes in Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:S479-S487.e1. [PMID: 35248750 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.02.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient-related and surgery-related factors have been shown to be drivers of outcomes after total hip arthroplasty (THA); however, the impact of intersurgeon variability is poorly understood. The purpose of this study is to assess the following: (1) overall effect of surgeon on 1-year patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), length of stay (LOS), discharge disposition, and 90-day readmission following THA; and (2) variability in 1-year PROMs among surgeons. METHODS A prospective cohort of 3,695 patients who underwent THA between 2016 and 2018 was included. Seventy-eight percent of patients completed 1-year follow-up. Thirty-one surgeons from a large healthcare system were included. Likelihood ratio tests analyzed the relationship among surgeon and 1-year Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS)-Pain, HOOS-Physical Function Short-Form, HOOS-Joint Replacement, University of California, Los Angeles activity score, Patient Acceptable Symptom State, LOS, discharge disposition, and 90-day readmission. Mixed-effect proportional odds and logistic regression models were used to determine variable importance for each outcome. RESULTS In total, 90.5% of patients responded positively to 1-year Patient Acceptable Symptom State. There was a significant association among surgeon and 1-year PROMs, LOS, discharge disposition (P < .001), and readmission (P = .002). For HOOS-Pain, Physical Function Short-Form, and Joint Replacement, surgeon (Akaike information criterion increase: 34.6, 18.7, 17.1, respectively) was a greater contributor to outcome than patient-level factors, including age, gender, and comorbidity. Differences in the highest and lowest median probability of achieving any given score on 1-year PROMs ranged from 11% to 18.5%. Variability was not explained by approach (P = .431) or case volume (correlation coefficient, ρ = 0.19). CONCLUSION Surgeon-level variability appears to be a greater driver of 1-year PROMs than some patient-level characteristics. Incorporating surgeon as a variable is beneficial for model-fitting and important for increasing value in THA.
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- SaTia T Sinclair
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL
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Papalia R, Torre G, Alifano AM, Albo E, Papalia GF, Bravi M, De Vincentis A, Zappalà E, Zampogna B, Denaro V. Length of Hospital Stay after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Correlation Study on 1200 Patients. J Clin Med 2022; 11:2114. [PMID: 35456209 PMCID: PMC9029058 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11082114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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In countries with a high average population age, total knee arthroplasty is still carried out in an inpatient setting. The roadmap to performing major surgery on an outpatient basis passes through the understanding of those perioperative features that correlate with higher lengths of hospital stay (LOS). A retrospective database of 1200 patients was reviewed for retrieving preoperative and perioperative factors including anthropometric and demographic data, comorbidities, preoperative laboratory assessment, and surgical time. Considering the LOS as a discrete series, data were analyzed by means of logistic regression with multiple univariate and multivariate models. The results showed a median length of hospital stay of 3 (IQR 3, 4) days. According to multiple univariate analysis, arterial hypertension (p = 0.008), diabetes mellitus (p = 0.028), CCI score (p < 0.001), ASA score (p = 0.006), surgical time (p < 0.001) and intraoperative blood loss (p < 0.001) were significantly associated with the duration of hospital stay in days. Moreover, preoperative hemoglobin value was inversely correlated to the LOS (p = 0.008). Multivariate analysis showed a significant correlation between LOS and surgical time and intraoperative blood loss. Many factors influence the permanence of the inpatient and acting on those variables, by stabilizing comorbidities and optimizing laboratory values, may reduce the overall healthcare burden.
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- Rocco Papalia
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.P.); (A.M.A.); (E.A.); (E.Z.); (B.Z.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.P.); (A.M.A.); (E.A.); (E.Z.); (B.Z.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.P.); (A.M.A.); (E.A.); (E.Z.); (B.Z.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.P.); (A.M.A.); (E.A.); (E.Z.); (B.Z.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.P.); (A.M.A.); (E.A.); (E.Z.); (B.Z.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.P.); (A.M.A.); (E.A.); (E.Z.); (B.Z.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.P.); (A.M.A.); (E.A.); (E.Z.); (B.Z.); (V.D.)
- Multi-Specialist Clinical Institute for Orthopaedic Trauma Care (COT), 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.P.); (A.M.A.); (E.A.); (E.Z.); (B.Z.); (V.D.)
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Creager A, Kleven AD, Kesimoglu ZN, Middleton AH, Holub MN, Bozdag S, Edelstein AI. The Impact of Pre-Operative Healthcare Utilization on Complications, Readmissions, and Post-Operative Healthcare Utilization Following Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:414-418. [PMID: 34793857 PMCID: PMC8857028 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Identifying risk factors for adverse outcomes and increased costs following total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is needed to ensure quality. The interaction between pre-operative healthcare utilization (pre-HU) and outcomes following TJA has not been fully characterized. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing elective, primary total hip arthroplasty (THA, N = 1785) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA, N = 2159) between 2015 and 2019 at a single institution. Pre-HU and post-operative healthcare utilization (post-HU) included non-elective healthcare utilization in the 90 days prior to and following TJA, respectively (emergency department, urgent care, observation admission, inpatient admission). Multivariate regression models including age, gender, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Medicaid status, and body mass index were fit for 30-day readmission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS)-defined complications, length of stay, and post-HU. RESULTS The 30-day readmission rate was 3.2% and 3.4% and the CMS-defined complication rate was 3.8% and 2.9% for THA and TKA, respectively. Multivariate regression showed that for THA, presence of any pre-HU was associated with increased risk of 30-day readmission (odds ratio [OR] 2.85, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.48-5.50, P = .002), CMS complications (OR 2.42, 95% CI 1.27-4.59, P = .007), and post-HU (OR 3.65, 95% CI 2.54-5.26, P < .001). For TKA, ≥2 pre-HU events were associated with increased risk of 30-day readmission (OR 3.52, 95% CI 1.17-10.61, P = .026) and post-HU (OR 2.64, 95% CI 1.29-5.40, P = .008). There were positive correlations for THA (any pre-HU) and TKA (≥2 pre-HU) with length of stay and number of post-HU events. CONCLUSION Patients who utilize non-elective healthcare in the 90 days prior to TJA are at increased risk of readmission, complications, and unplanned post-HU. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Ashley Creager
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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GELİŞGEN E, ÖZYÜREK P. Predictors of 30-Day Re-hospitalization After Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Orthopedic Ward Perspective. CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.33808/clinexphealthsci.938328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Papalia R, Zampogna B, Torre G, Papalia GF, Vorini F, Bravi M, Albo E, De Vincentis A, Denaro V. Preoperative and Perioperative Predictors of Length of Hospital Stay after Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty-Our Experience on 743 Cases. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10215053. [PMID: 34768573 PMCID: PMC8584853 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10215053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The aim of this retrospective investigation is to evaluate the correlation between several preoperative and perioperative factors and the length of hospital stay in patients that underwent elective total hip arthroplasty with overnight admission. Medical records of patients that underwent THA from the beginning of 2016 to the end of 2018 were retrospectively screened. Demographics, comorbidities, whole blood count, intraoperative details, and length of postoperative stay were retrieved. The association between clinical, laboratory and surgical factors and the length of hospital stay was explored by means of negative binomial and logistic regression models. The median length of postoperative hospital stay was four days (Inter Quartile Range, IQR 3, 5). After univariate regression a stepwise multivariate regression showed that operative time (p = 0.001), the preoperative serum creatinine (p < 0.001), the intraoperative blood loss (p = 0.04) and the use of an anterolateral approach (p < 0.001) were found to correlate significantly with the increase of the hospitalization length, while no significant correlation was found for all the other features. Multivariable model fitted through logistic regression (LOS below or over the median value of four days) had an Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 0.748. Our analysis suggests a significant role played by different preoperative and perioperative variables in influencing the length of hospital stay.
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- Rocco Papalia
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.P.); (B.Z.); (G.F.P.); (F.V.); (E.A.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.P.); (B.Z.); (G.F.P.); (F.V.); (E.A.); (V.D.)
- Multi-Specialist Clinical Institute for Orthopaedic Trauma Care (COT), 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.P.); (B.Z.); (G.F.P.); (F.V.); (E.A.); (V.D.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.P.); (B.Z.); (G.F.P.); (F.V.); (E.A.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.P.); (B.Z.); (G.F.P.); (F.V.); (E.A.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.P.); (B.Z.); (G.F.P.); (F.V.); (E.A.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.P.); (B.Z.); (G.F.P.); (F.V.); (E.A.); (V.D.)
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Ferguson R, Prieto-Alhambra D, Peat G, Delmestri A, Jordan KP, Strauss VY, Valderas JM, Walker C, Yu D, Glyn-Jones S, Silman A. Does pre-existing morbidity influences risks and benefits of total hip replacement for osteoarthritis: a prospective study of 6682 patients from linked national datasets in England. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e046712. [PMID: 34556506 PMCID: PMC8461685 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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UNLABELLED Total hip arthroplasty (THA) surgery for elderly people with multimorbidity increases the risk of serious health hazards including mortality. Whether such background morbidity reduces the clinical benefit is less clear. OBJECTIVE To evaluate how pre-existing health status, using multiple approaches, influences risks of, and quality of life benefits from, THA. SETTING Longitudinal record linkage study of a UK sample linking their primary care to their secondary care records. PARTICIPANTS A total of 6682 patients were included, based on the recording of the diagnosis of hip osteoarthritis in a national primary care register and the recording of the receipt of THA in a national secondary care register.Data were extracted from the primary care register on background health and morbidity status using five different constructs: Charlson Comorbidity Index, Electronic Frailty Index (eFI) and counts of comorbidity disorders (from list of 17), prescribed medications and number of primary care visits prior to recording of THA. OUTCOME MEASURES (1) Postoperative complications and mortality; (2) postoperative hip pain and function using the Oxford Hip Score (OHS) and health-related quality of life using the EuroQoL (EQ)-5D score. RESULTS Perioperative complication rate was 3.2% and mortality was 0.9%, both increased with worse preoperative health status although this relationship varied depending on the morbidity construct: the eFI showing the strongest relationship but number of visits having no predictive value. By contrast, the benefits were not reduced in those with worse preoperative health, and improvement in both OHS and EQ-5D was observed in all the morbidity categories. CONCLUSIONS Independent of preoperative morbidity, THA leads to similar substantial improvements in quality of life. These are offset by an increase in medical complications in some subgroups of patients with high morbidity, depending on the definition used. For most elderly people, their other health disorders should not be a barrier for THA.
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- Rory Ferguson
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Centre for Statistics in Medicine, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- Centre for Statistics in Medicine, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Health Services and Policy Research Group, Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Research User Group, Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Pulik Ł, Podgajny M, Kaczyński W, Sarzyńska S, Łęgosz P. The Update on Instruments Used for Evaluation of Comorbidities in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Indian J Orthop 2021; 55:823-838. [PMID: 34188772 PMCID: PMC8192606 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-021-00357-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION It is a well-established fact that concomitant diseases can affect the outcome of total hip arthroplasty (THA). Therefore, careful preoperative assessment of a patient's comorbidity burden is a necessity, and it should be a part of routine screening as THA is associated with a significant number of complications. To measure the multimorbidity, dedicated clinical tools are used. METHODS The article is a systematic review of instruments used to evaluate comorbidities in THA studies. To create a list of available instruments for assessing patient's comorbidities, the search of medical databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Embase) for indices with proven impact on revision risk, adverse events, mortality, or patient's physical functioning was performed by two independent researchers. RESULTS The initial search led to identifying 564 articles from which 26 were included in this review. The measurement tools used were: The Charlson Comorbidity Index (18/26), Society of Anesthesiology classification (10/26), Elixhauser Comorbidity Method (6/26), and modified Frailty Index (5/26). The following outcomes were measured: quality of life and physical function (8/26), complications (10/26), mortality (8/26), length of stay (6/26), readmission (5/26), reoperation (2/26), satisfaction (2/26), blood transfusion (2/26), surgery delay or cancelation (1/26), cost of care (1/26), risk of falls (1/26), and use of painkillers (1/26). Further research resulted in a comprehensive list of eleven indices suitable for use in THA outcomes studies. CONCLUSION The comorbidity assessment tools used in THA studies present a high heterogeneity level, and there is no particular system that has been uniformly adopted. This review can serve as a help and an essential guide for researchers in the field.
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- Łukasz Pulik
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Lindley 4 St, 02-005 Warsaw, Poland
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- Student Scientific Association of Reconstructive and Oncology Orthopedics of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Student Scientific Association of Reconstructive and Oncology Orthopedics of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Lindley 4 St, 02-005 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Lindley 4 St, 02-005 Warsaw, Poland
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BACKGROUND Currently, opioids are the standard of care for postoperative pain management. Avoiding unnecessary opioid exposure in patients is of current interest because of widespread abuse. METHODS This is a prospective cohort study in which wide-awake, local anesthesia, no-tourniquet (WALANT) technique was used for 94 hand/upper extremity surgical patients and compared to patient cohorts undergoing similar procedures under monitored anesthesia care. Patients were not prescribed opioids postoperatively but were instead directed to use over-the-counter pain relievers. Pain scores on a visual analogue scale were collected from patients preoperatively, and on postoperative days 1 and 14. WALANT visual analogue scale scores were compared to those of the two patient cohorts who either did or did not receive postoperative opioids after undergoing similar procedures under monitored anesthesia care. Electronic medical records and New York State's prescription monitoring program, Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing, were used to assess prescription opioid-seeking. Information on sex, age, comorbidity burden, previous opioid exposure, and insurance coverage was also collected. RESULTS Decreased pain was reported by WALANT patients 14 days postoperatively compared to preoperatively and 1 day postoperatively, with a total group mean pain score of 0.37. This is lower than mean scores of monitored anesthesia care patients with and without postoperative opioids. Only two WALANT patients (2.1 percent) sought opioid prescriptions from outside providers. There was little evidence suggesting factors including sex, age, comorbidity burden, previous opioid exposure, or insurance status alter these results. CONCLUSION WALANT may be a beneficial technique hand surgeons may adopt to mitigate use of postoperative opioids and reduce risk of abuse in patients. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, II.
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King LK, Waugh EJ, Jones CA, Bohm E, Dunbar M, Woodhouse L, Noseworthy T, Marshall DA, Hawker GA. Comorbidities do not limit improvement in pain and physical function after total knee arthroplasty in patients with knee osteoarthritis: the BEST-Knee prospective cohort study. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e047061. [PMID: 34145017 PMCID: PMC8215258 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the relationship between comorbidities and amount of improvement in pain and physical function in recipients of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for knee osteoarthritis (OA). DESIGN Prospective cohort study. SETTING Two provincial central intake hip and knee centres in Alberta, Canada. PARTICIPANTS 1051 participants (278 in 6-minute walk test (6MWT) subset), ≥30 years of age with primary knee OA referred for consultation regarding elective primary TKA; assessed 1 month prior and 12 months after TKA. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Pre-post TKA change in knee OA pain (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)), physical function (Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) Physical Function Short-Form) and 6MWT walking distance; and the reporting of an acceptable symptom state (Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS)) at 12 months after TKA. RESULTS Mean participant age was 67 years (SD 8.8), 59% were female and 85% reported at least one comorbidity. Individuals with a higher number of comorbidities had worse pre-TKA and post-TKA scores for pain, physical function and 6MWT distance. At 12-month follow-up, mean changes in pain, function and 6MWT distance, and proportion reporting a PASS, were similar for those with and without comorbidities. In multivariable regression analysis, adjusted for potential confounders and clustering by surgeon, no specific comorbidities nor total number of comorbidities were associated with less improvement in pain, physical function or 6MWT distance at 12 months after TKA. Patients with diabetes (OR 0.64, 95% CI 0.44 to 0.94) and a higher number of lower extremity troublesome joints (OR 0.85, 95% CI 0.76 to 0.96) had lower odds of reporting a PASS. CONCLUSION For individuals with knee OA, comorbid conditions do not limit improvement in pain, physical function or walking ability after TKA, and most conditions do not impact achieving an acceptable symptom state.
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- Lauren K King
- Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and Center for Healthcare Innovation, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- School of Physiotherapy & Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frane N, Stapleton EJ, Petrone B, Atlas A, Lutsky L, Cohn RM. Patient Satisfaction After Lower Extremity Total Joint Arthroplasty: An Analysis of Medical Comorbidities and Patient Demographics. J Patient Exp 2021; 8:23743735211018089. [PMID: 34179447 PMCID: PMC8205331 DOI: 10.1177/23743735211018089] [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: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS)
survey has received increased attention to determine which demographics may
influence patient satisfaction after Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. The
purpose of this study was to evaluate the various effects that patient-specific
factors, medical comorbidities, and demographics had on patient satisfaction.
Two thousand and ninety-two patients underwent lower extremity total joint
arthroplasty at our institution between 2014 and 2018. Nine hundred twenty-three
of these patients responded to their HCAHPS survey (44%). Most patients (609,
66%) underwent primary total knee arthroplasty followed by 244 (26.4%) total hip
arthroplasties, 35 (3.8%) revision total knee arthroplasties, 28 (3.0%)
bilateral total knee arthroplasties, and 7 (0.8%) revision total hip
arthroplasties. Increasing age and length of stay were associated with a
decrease in patient satisfaction whereas patients who were married reported
higher satisfaction. Patients discharged to a rehabilitation facility had a 12%
decrease in top-box response rate compared to those discharged home. Contrary to
our hypothesis, specific procedure type and the presence of comorbidities failed
to predict patient satisfaction. The results of this study shed light on the
intricate relationship between patient satisfaction and patient-specific
factors. Furthermore, health care workers can counsel patients on expected
satisfaction when considering total hip and knee arthroplasty.
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- Nicholas Frane
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Plainview, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Plainview, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Plainview, NY, USA
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- New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glen Head, NY, USA
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- Karsnoff Quality Management Institute, New Hyde Park, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Plainview, NY, USA
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Ling DI, Schneider B, Ode G, Lai EY, Gulotta LV. The impact of Charlson and Elixhauser comorbidities on patient outcomes following shoulder arthroplasty. Bone Joint J 2021; 103-B:964-970. [PMID: 33934663 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.103b5.bjj-2020-1503.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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AIMS To investigate the impact of the Charlson and Elixhauser comorbidity indices on patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs) following shoulder arthroplasty. METHODS Patients undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA), or hemiarthroplasty (HA) from 2016 to 2018 were identified, along with the Charlson and Elixhauser comorbidities listed as their secondary diagnoses in the electronic medical records. Patients were matched to our institution's registry to obtain their PROMs, including shoulder-specific (American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES) and Shoulder Activity Scale (SAS)) and general health scales (12-Item Short Form Survey (SF-12) and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Pain Interference). Linear regression models adjusting for age and sex were used to evaluate the association between increasing number of comorbidities and PROM scores. A total of 1,817 shoulder arthroplasties were performed: 1,017 (56%) TSA, 726 (40%) RSA, and 74 (4%) HA. The mean age was 67 years (SD 10), and 936 (52%) of the patients were female. RESULTS The most common comorbidities were obesity (1,256, 69%) and hypertension (990, 55%). Patients with more comorbidities had lower ASES and SAS scores at baseline (p < 0.001). Elixhauser comorbidities continued to negatively impact ASES and SAS scores at one year (p = 0.002) and two-year follow-up (p = 0.002). Patients with more comorbidities reported greater pain interference on PROMIS at baseline (p = 0.007), but not at two years. Higher number of Charlson comorbidities were associated with lower scores on the SF-12 mental component at baseline (p < 0.001) and two years (p = 0.020). Higher number of Elixhauser comorbidities were associated with lower SF-12 physical component scores at baseline (p < 0.001) and two years (p = 0.004). CONCLUSION Higher number of comorbidities was associated with lower baseline scores and worse outcomes on both shoulder-specific and general health PROMs. The presence of specific comorbidities may be used during shared decision-making to manage expectations for patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2021;103-B(5):964-970.
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- Daphne I Ling
- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA.,Department of Population Health Sciences, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Prisma Health-Upstate, Blue Ridge Orthopaedics, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA
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Ardeljan AD, Polisetty TS, Palmer JR, Toma JJ, Grewal G, Roche MW. Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of the Hip in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Case-Controlled Analysis. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:1018-1022. [PMID: 32978024 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.08.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a condition affecting larger joints such as the hip and knee. Little is known regarding the impact of PVNS on total hip arthroplasty (THA). Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine if patients with PVNS of the hip undergoing primary THA experience greater (1) in-hospital lengths of stay (LOS); (2) complications; (3) readmission rates; and (4) costs. METHODS Patients undergoing primary THA for PVNS of the hip from the years 2005 to 2014 were identified using a nationwide claims registry. PVNS patients were matched to a control cohort in a 1:5 ratio by age, gender, and various comorbidities. The query yielded 7440 patients with (n = 1240) and without (n = 6200) PVNS of the hip undergoing primary THA. Endpoints analyzed included LOS, complications, readmission rates, and costs. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine odds ratios (OR) of developing complications. Welch's t-tests were used to test for significance in LOS and cost between the cohorts. A P-value less than .001 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS PVNS patients had approximately 8% longer in-hospital LOS (3.8 vs 3.5 days, P = .0006). PVNS patients had greater odds of (OR 1.60, P < .0001) medical and (OR 1.81, P < .0001) implant-related complications. Furthermore, PVNS patients were found to have higher odds (OR 1.84, P < .0001) of 90-day readmissions. PVNS patients also incurred higher day of surgery ($13,119 vs $11,983, P < .0001) and 90-day costs ($17,169 vs $15,097, P < .0001). CONCLUSION Without controlling for global trends in LOS, complications, readmissions, or costs between 2005 and 2014, the findings of the study suggest that PVNS of the hip is associated with worse outcomes and higher costs following primary THA. The study is useful as orthopedic surgeons can use the study to educate patients of the complications which may occur following their hip surgery.
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- Andrew D Ardeljan
- Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL; Department of Orthopaedic Research, Orthopaedic Research Institute, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Research, Orthopaedic Research Institute, Fort Lauderdale, FL; Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Broward Health Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Research, Orthopaedic Research Institute, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Research, Orthopaedic Research Institute, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Research, Orthopaedic Research Institute, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Excellent Functional Outcome and Quality of Life after Primary Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) Using an Enhanced Recovery Setup. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10040621. [PMID: 33562021 PMCID: PMC7915727 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10040621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background: Total hip arthroplasty combined with the concept of enhanced recovery is of continued worldwide interest, as it is reported to improve early functional outcome and treatment quality without increasing complications. The aim of the study was to investigate functional outcome and quality of life 4 weeks and 12 months after cementless total hip arthroplasty in combination with an enhanced recovery concept. Methods: A total of 109 patients underwent primary cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) in an enhanced recovery concept and were retrospectively analyzed. After 4 weeks and 12 months, clinical examination was analyzed regarding function, pain and satisfaction; results were evaluated using Harris Hip score, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), EQ-5D-5L, EQ-VAS and subjective patient-related outcome measures (PROMs). Preoperatively, HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) was collected. A correlation analysis of age, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), HADS and comorbidities (diabetes mellitus, art. hypertension, cardiovascular disease) with WOMAC, Harris Hip score (HHS) and EQ-5D was performed. Results: Patients showed a significant improvement in Harris Hip score 4 weeks and 12 months postoperatively (p < 0.001). WOMAC total score, subscale pain, subscale stiffness and subscale function improved significantly from preoperative to 12 months postoperative (p < 0.001). EQ-5D showed a significant improvement preoperative to postoperative (p < 0.001). The influence of anxiety or depression (HADS-A or HADS-D) on functional outcome could not be determined. There was a high patient satisfaction postoperatively, and almost 100% of patients would choose enhanced recovery surgery again. Conclusion: Cementless THA with the concept of enhanced recovery improves early clinical function and quality of life. PROMs showed a continuous improvement over a follow-up of 12 months after surgery. PROMs can help patients and surgeons to modify expectations and improve patient satisfaction.
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Hamilton DF, Giesinger JM, Giesinger K. Technological developments enable measuring and using patient-reported outcomes data in orthopaedic clinical practice. World J Orthop 2020; 11:584-594. [PMID: 33362994 PMCID: PMC7745490 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v11.i12.584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Patient-reported outcomes measures form the backbone of outcomes evaluation in orthopaedics, with most of the literature now relying on these scoring tools to measure change in patient health status. This patient-reported information is increasingly collected routinely by orthopaedic providers but use of the data is typically restricted to academic research. Developments in electronic data capture and the outcome tools themselves now allow use of this data as part of the clinical consultation. This review evaluates the role of patient reported outcomes data as a tool to enhance daily orthopaedic clinical practice, and documents how develop-ments in electronic outcome measures, computer-adaptive questionnaire design and instant graphical display of questionnaire can facilitate enhanced patient-clinician shared decision making.
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- David F Hamilton
- School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh EH114BN, United Kingdom
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- University Hospital of Psychiatry II, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck 6020, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kantonsspital St Gallen, St Gallen 9000, Switzerland
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Veterans Undergoing Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: 30-day Outcomes as Compared to the General Population. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2020; 28:923-929. [PMID: 32004175 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-19-00775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The Veterans Affairs (VA) health system is vital to providing joint replacement care to our retired service members but has come under recent scrutiny. The purpose of this study was to compare the short-term outcomes after total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) between the VA cohort and the general cohort. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 10.460 patients with primary THA and TKA from the Veterans Affairs Corporate Data Warehouse. As a control group, we queried the American College of Surgeons-National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database and identified 58,820 patients with primary THA and TKA over the same time period. We compared length of stay, mortality rates, 30-day complication rates, and 30-day readmissions. We performed a multivariate logistic regression analysis to identify the independent effect of the VA system on adverse outcomes. RESULTS Veterans are more likely to be men (93% versus 41%, P < 0.001) and have increased rates of medical comorbidities (all P < 0.001). The rate of short-term complications (all P < 0.001) were all higher in the VA cohort. When controlling for demographics and medical comorbidities, VA patients were more likely to have a readmission (P < 0.001), prolonged length of stay > 4 days (P < 0.001), and experience a complication within 30 days (P < 0.001). DISCUSSION Despite controlling for higher rates of medical comorbidities, VA patients undergoing primary THA and TKA had poorer short-term outcomes than the civilian cohort. Additional research is needed to ensure our veteran cohort is appropriately optimized and address the discrepancy with the outcomes of the civilian.
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Mannion AF, Nauer S, Arsoy D, Impellizzeri FM, Leunig M. The Association Between Comorbidity and the Risks and Early Benefits of Total Hip Arthroplasty for Hip Osteoarthritis. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:2480-2487. [PMID: 32466998 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.04.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The changing demographics of our society will lead to an increasing number of patients presenting for orthopedic surgery with increasing comorbidity. We investigated the association between comorbidity and both the risks (complications) and benefits (improved function) of total hip arthroplasty (THA) for primary hip osteoarthritis, whilst controlling for potential confounders including age. METHODS One thousand five hundred and eighty-four patients (67.1 ± 10.6 years; 54% men) in our tertiary care orthopedic hospital completed the Oxford Hip Score before and 12 months after THA. Comorbidity was assessed using the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grade and Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI). Details regarding perioperative complications (hospital stay plus 18 days after discharge; mean 27 ± 3 days) were extracted from the clinic information system and graded for severity. RESULTS For ASA1, 2, and ≥3, respectively, there were 3.1%, 3.0%, and 6.6% surgical/orthopedic complications; 3.7%, 12.5%, and 27.4% general medical complications; and 6.7%, 14.5%, and 29.8% complications of either type. ASA was associated with complication severity (P < .001). In multiple regression, increasing ASA grade (OR 1.74; 95% CI, 1.33-2.29) and age (OR 1.06; 95% CI, 1.05-1.08), both showed an independent association with increased risk of a complication; CCI explained no further significant variance. CCI, but not age, was associated with the 12-month Oxford Hip Score (beta coefficient, -0.742; 95% CI, -1.130 to -0.355; P = .002) while ASA grade explained no further variance. CONCLUSION Greater comorbidity was associated with increased odds of a complication and (independently) slightly worse patient-rated outcome 12 months after THA. Comorbidity indices can be easily obtained for all surgical patients and may assist with preoperative counseling regarding individual risks and benefits of THA.
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- Anne F Mannion
- Department of Teaching, Research and Development, Schulthess Klinik, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Teaching, Research and Development, Schulthess Klinik, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department Hip Surgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Teaching, Research and Development, Schulthess Klinik, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department Hip Surgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zürich, Switzerland
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Vishwanathan K, Pathan SKA, Makadia RC, Chaudhary CB. Psychometric Assessment of Modified Harris Hip Score for Femoral Neck Fracture in Indian Population. Indian J Orthop 2020; 54:87-100. [PMID: 32952915 PMCID: PMC7474040 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-020-00155-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Objective of the study was to evaluate and compare psychometric properties such as validity, reliability, floor ceiling effects and interpretability of the modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS) and the Forgotten Joint Score (FJS) in patients undergoing bipolar hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fracture in Indian patients, because this has not been done before. METHODS This observational study consisted of 40 consecutively operated patients. Construct validity and reliability were evaluated using correlation coefficient and Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), respectively. Interpretability was evaluated by describing mean and standard deviation of mHHS and FJS in five subgroups of patients based on their response to the global rating questions and assessment. RESULTS The mean follow-up duration was 15.7 months ± 10.4. There was very high correlation between mHHS and FJS (r = 0.92, p < 0.0001) suggesting convergent construct validity. The results of correlation coefficient were 100% and 66.7% in accordance with the pre-formulated hypotheses for mHHS and FJS, respectively. mHHS and FJS demonstrated adequate construct validity and inadequate construct validity, respectively. The ICC value for mHHS and FJS was 0.80 (p = 0.005) {adequate reliability} and 0.34 (p = 0.06) {inadequate reliability}, respectively. Both mHHS and FJS-12 demonstrated acceptable level of floor (0% for mHHS and 14.3% for FJS) and ceiling effects (12.5% for both mHHS and FJS). There was significant difference in the mHHS and FJS in the five subgroups of patients suggesting adequate interpretability. CONCLUSION We recommend the use of the modified Harris Hip Score over the Forgotten Joint Score for functional outcome evaluation of Indian patients from rural setting undergoing bipolar hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fracture.
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- Karthik Vishwanathan
- Department of Orthopaedics, Parul Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Parul Sevashram Hospital, Parul University, PO Limda, Waghodia Taluka, Vadodara, 391760 India
- Department of Orthopaedics, Pramukhswami Medical College and Shri Krishna Hospital, Gokal Nagar, Karamsad, 388325 India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Pramukhswami Medical College and Shri Krishna Hospital, Gokal Nagar, Karamsad, 388325 India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Pramukhswami Medical College and Shri Krishna Hospital, Gokal Nagar, Karamsad, 388325 India
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Cronin KJ, Wolf BR, Magnuson JA, Jacobs CA, Ortiz S, Bishop JY, Bollier MJ, Baumgarten KM, Bravman JT, Brophy RH, Cox CL, Feeley BT, Grant JA, Jones GL, Kuhn JE, Benjamin Ma C, Marx RG, McCarty EC, Miller BS, Seidl AJ, Smith MV, Wright RW, Zhang AL, Hettrich CM. The Prevalence and Clinical Implications of Comorbid Back Pain in Shoulder Instability: A Multicenter Orthopaedic Outcomes Network (MOON) Shoulder Instability Cohort Study. Orthop J Sports Med 2020; 8:2325967119894738. [PMID: 32110679 PMCID: PMC7000858 DOI: 10.1177/2325967119894738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Background: Understanding predictors of pain is critical, as recent literature shows that
comorbid back pain is an independent risk factor for worse functional and
patient-reported outcomes (PROs) as well as increased opioid dependence
after total joint arthroplasty. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether comorbid back pain would be
predictive of pain or self-reported instability symptoms at the time of
stabilization surgery. We hypothesized that comorbid back pain will
correlate with increased pain at the time of surgery as well as with worse
scores on shoulder-related PRO measures. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: As part of the Multicenter Orthopaedic Outcomes Network (MOON) Shoulder
Instability cohort, patients consented to participate in pre- and
intraoperative data collection. Demographic characteristics, injury history,
preoperative PRO scores, and radiologic and intraoperative findings were
recorded for patients undergoing surgical shoulder stabilization. Patients
were also asked, whether they had any back pain. Results: The study cohort consisted of 1001 patients (81% male; mean age, 24.1 years).
Patients with comorbid back pain (158 patients; 15.8%) were significantly
older (28.1 vs 23.4 years; P < .001) and were more
likely to be female (25.3% vs 17.4%; P = .02) but did not
differ in terms of either preoperative imaging or intraoperative findings.
Patients with self-reported back pain had significantly worse preoperative
pain and shoulder-related PRO scores (American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
score, Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index) (P <
.001), more frequent depression (22.2% vs 8.3%; P <
.001), poorer mental health status (worse scores for the RAND 36-Item Health
Survey Mental Component Score, Iowa Quick Screen, and Personality Assessment
Screener) (P < .01), and worse preoperative expectations
(P < .01). Conclusion: Despite having similar physical findings, patients with comorbid back pain
had more severe preoperative pain and self-reported symptoms of instability
as well as more frequent depression and lower mental health scores. The
combination of disproportionate shoulder pain, comorbid back pain and mental
health conditions, and inferior preoperative expectations may affect not
only the patient’s preoperative state but also postoperative pain control
and/or postoperative outcomes.
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- Kevin J Cronin
- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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Mufarrih SH, Ghani MOA, Martins RS, Qureshi NQ, Mufarrih SA, Malik AT, Noordin S. Effect of hospital volume on outcomes of total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2019; 14:468. [PMID: 31881918 PMCID: PMC6935169 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-019-1531-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND A shift in the healthcare system towards the centralization of common yet costly surgeries, such as total hip arthroplasty (THA), to high-volume centers of excellence, is an attempt to control the economic burden while simultaneously enhancing patient outcomes. The "volume-outcome" relationship suggests that hospitals performing more treatment of a given type exhibit better outcomes than hospitals performing fewer. This theory has surfaced as an important factor in determining patient outcomes following THA. We performed a systematic review with meta-analyses to review the available evidence on the impact of hospital volume on outcomes of THA. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a review of PubMed (MEDLINE), OVID MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and Cochrane library of studies reporting the impact of hospital volume on THA. The studies were evaluated as per the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 44 studies were included in the review. We accessed pooled data using random-effect meta-analysis. RESULTS Results of the meta-analyses show that low-volume hospitals were associated with a higher rate of surgical site infections (1.25 [1.01, 1.55]), longer length of stay (RR, 0.83[0.48-1.18]), increased cost of surgery (3.44, [2.57, 4.30]), 90-day complications (RR, 1.80[1.50-2.17]) and 30-day (RR, 2.33[1.27-4.28]), 90-day (RR, 1.26[1.05-1.51]), and 1-year mortality rates (RR, 2.26[1.32-3.88]) when compared to high-volume hospitals following THA. Except for two prospective studies, all were retrospective observational studies. CONCLUSIONS These findings demonstrate superior outcomes following THA in high-volume hospitals. Together with the reduced cost of the surgical procedure, fewer complications may contribute to saving considerable opportunity costs annually. However, a need to define objective volume-thresholds with stronger evidence would be required. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42019123776.
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- Syed Hamza Mufarrih
- Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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Batailler C, Rozinthe A, Mercier M, Bankhead C, Gaillard R, Lustig S. Return to Sport After Bilateral Single Stage Total Hip Arthroplasty Using the Direct Anterior Approach: A Case Control Study. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:2972-2977. [PMID: 31326245 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.06.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2019] [Revised: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is currently performed on active patients with increasing functional demands. Single stage bilateral THA is indicated in younger patients in good general health. Our objective is to evaluate the return to sport (RTS) in patients who underwent bilateral single stage THA compared to unilateral THA. METHODS This retrospective case control study was conducted between 2013 and 2017. All patients who underwent bilateral single stage THA were included. The control group had unilateral THA performed and was matched based on age, body mass index, gender, and surgery date (2 controls for each bilateral case). All surgeries were performed by a single senior surgeon using the direct anterior approach. The University of California Los Angeles activity score was collected at the last follow-up. A questionnaire regarding RTS, motivation, and satisfaction was assessed. RESULTS Thirty-two patients were included in the study, of whom 21 were men. The average age was 60.7 ± 9.6 years, body mass index was 26 ± 4 kg/m2, and mean follow-up was 20.1 ± 11.6 months. Twenty-eight patients overall (87%) returned to sport after the procedure. Twenty-five of these (89%) returned to the same sport, and 17 (68%) participated at the same intensity. The average time to RTS was 4 ± 2.8 months. These results were at least as good as those after unilateral THA. The level of motivation of the patient was the only predictive factor for RTS (P < .001). CONCLUSION Bilateral single stage THA via a direct anterior approach allows for RTS and to a similar level in the majority of patients in whom this procedure is indicated. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Comparative retrospective study, Level III.
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- Cécile Batailler
- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Croix Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Croix Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Croix Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Croix Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Croix Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
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Painful Hip Arthroplasty: What Should We Find? Diagnostic Approach and Results. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:1802-1807. [PMID: 31060918 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2019] [Revised: 03/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Identifying the source of pain is paramount for determining appropriate treatment and ensuring successful outcome in terms of management and relief of pain. The difficulty is that each surgeon has his or her own way of seeing the problem, and there is no consensus for the evaluation of these patients. The study hypothesis was that it is possible to find the cause of the pain in most cases. PATIENTS AND METHODS All patients consulting for unexplained painful hip arthroplasty were included and followed a decision tree to assess the cause of the pain. The primary endpoint was the final diagnosis. Secondary endpoints were subgroup comparison between main causes and assessment of risk factors. RESULTS Two hundred one hips of 194 patients were included as unexplained painful hip arthroplasty 6 months postoperatively. Final diagnoses comprised periarticular pain in 53 cases (26.4%): 40 cases of trochanteric bursitis, 5 of iliopsoas tendinitis, 5 of abductor deficiency, 1 of ischial tuberosity tendinitis, and 2 of heterotopic ossification; projected pain in 49 (24.4%): 45 cases of back pain with or without neuropathy, 3 of knee osteoarthritis, and 1 of metabolic neuropathy; wear in 40 (19.9%), in the polyethylene liner; loosening in 20 (10.0%): loosening of the femoral component in 8 and that of the cup in 12; material problems in 17 (8.5%): trunnionosis in 13 and metallosis in metal-on-metal implants in 4; no diagnosis in 7 hips (3.5%); infection in 6 (3.0%), all chronic; instability without real dislocation in 3 (1.5%); misplacement in 3 (1.5%), all for leg-length discrepancy; fracture in 2 (1.0%): 1 of greater trochanter and 1 of ilio-ischiopubic ramus; complex regional pain syndrome in 1 (0.5%). DISCUSSION To our knowledge, this is the first study on the causes of painful hip arthroplasty in clinical practice, whether leading to revision or not. A systematic approach, including physical examination, radiographic assessment and laboratory studies, is needed to find the cause of the pain. It is important to understand the pain so that it can be treated appropriately. Revision surgery can sometimes help-but the worst thing is to make the patient worse. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE level 4, retrospective study.
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Halawi MJ, Allen DA, Baron S, Savoy L, Williams VJ, Cote MP. Tobacco Smoking Independently Predicts Lower Patient-Reported Outcomes: New Insights on a Forgotten Epidemic. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:S144-S147. [PMID: 30482415 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.10.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2018] [Revised: 10/14/2018] [Accepted: 10/29/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although smoking is a well-accepted risk factor for surgical complications, the effect of smoking on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) has not been previously investigated. Prompted by an increasingly value-conscious healthcare environment, the purpose of this study is to investigate the association between smoking and PROs in total joint arthroplasty (TJA). METHODS A retrospective review of 713 primary total hip and knee replacements was performed. Two cohorts were compared: (1) current smokers and (2) previous/never smokers at the time of TJA. The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and the Short Form-12 Physical Composite Summary (SF-12 PCS) and Short Form-12 Mental Composite Summary were assessed preoperatively and again at 6 and 12 months postoperatively. The primary outcomes were the net changes and absolute outcome scores at final follow-up. Postoperative patient satisfaction was also assessed as a secondary outcome. Linear mixed-effects regression analysis was performed. RESULTS There were significant demographic and preoperative health disparities as measured by PROs among smokers. After adjusting for baseline differences, smokers achieved significantly lower improvements in WOMAC (P = .002) and SF-12 PCS (P = .03) compared to nonsmokers. For each unit increase in packs per day smoked, the WOMAC scores increased (worsened) by 7.7 points (P = .003) and SF-12 PCS decreased by 4.8 points (P = .001). At final follow up, nonsmokers had significantly better absolute scores for all outcomes (except for mental health) and were more likely to be satisfied with surgery (89% vs 82%, P = .052). CONCLUSION Tobacco smoking is an independent predictor for lower PROs after TJA and this relationship is dose-dependent. The negative impact of smoking does not appear to be related to impaired psychological health. As we transition to value-based care delivery models, this study provides further evidence that smoking cessation should be strongly recommended as a modifiable risk factor before embarking on elective TJA. Studies are still needed to define the optimal window for smoking cessation.
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- Mohamad J Halawi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT
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- University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT
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Malik AT, Jain N, Scharschmidt TJ, Li M, Glassman AH, Khan SN. Does Surgeon Volume Affect Outcomes Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty? A Systematic Review. J Arthroplasty 2018; 33:3329-3342. [PMID: 29921502 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.05.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Revised: 04/06/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgeon volume has been identified as an important factor impacting postoperative outcome in patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries. With an absence of a detailed systematic review, we sought to collate evidence on the impact of surgeon volume on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty. METHODS PubMed (MEDLINE) and Google Scholar databases were queried for articles using the following search criteria: ("Surgeon Volume" OR "Provider Volume" OR "Volume Outcome") AND ("THA" OR "Total hip replacement" OR "THR" OR "Total hip arthroplasty"). Studies investigating total hip arthroplasty being performed for malignancy or hip fractures were excluded from the review. Twenty-eight studies were included in the final review. All studies underwent a quality appraisal using the GRADE tool. The systematic review was performed in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. RESULTS Increasing surgeon volume was associated with a shorter length of stay, lower costs, and lower dislocation rates. Studies showed a significant association between an increasing surgeon volume and higher odds of early-term and midterm survivorship, but not long-term survivorships. Although complications were reported and recorded differently in studies, there was a general trend toward a lower postoperative morbidity with regard to complications following surgeries by a high-volume surgeon. CONCLUSION This systematic review shows evidence of a trend toward better postoperative outcomes with high-volume surgeons. Future prospective studies are needed to better determine long-term postoperative outcomes such as survivorship before healthcare policies such as regionalization and/or equal-access healthcare systems can be considered.
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- Azeem T Malik
- Department of Orthopaedics, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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Glassou EN, Pedersen AB, Aalund PK, Mosegaard SB, Hansen TB. Is gain in health-related quality of life after a total hip arthroplasty depended on the comorbidity burden? Acta Orthop 2018; 89:374-379. [PMID: 29621916 PMCID: PMC6066760 DOI: 10.1080/17453674.2018.1457885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background and purpose - Using patient-reported health-related quality of life (HRQoL), approximately 10% of patients report some degree of dissatisfaction after a total hip arthroplasty (THA). The preoperative comorbidity burden may play a role in predicting which patients may have limited benefit from a THA. Therefore, we examined whether gain in HRQoL measured with the EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D) at 3 and 12 months of follow-up depended on the comorbidity burden in THA patients Patients and methods - 1,582 THA patients treated at the Regional Hospital West Jutland from 2008 to 2013 were included. The comorbidity burden was collected from an administrative database and assessed with the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI). The CCI was divided into 3 levels: no comorbidity burden, low, and high comorbidity burden. HRQoL was measured using the EQ-5D preoperatively and at 3 and 12 months' follow-up. Association between low and high comorbidity burden compared with no comorbidity burden and gain in HRQoL was analyzed with multiple linear regression. Results - All patients, regardless of comorbidity burden, gained significantly in HRQoL. A positive association between comorbidity burden and gain in HRQoL was found at 3-month follow-up for THA patients with a high comorbidity burden (coeff: 0.09 (95% CI 0.02 - 0.16)) compared with patients with no comorbidity burden. Interpretation - A comorbidity burden prior to THA does not preclude a gain in HRQoL up to 1 year after THA.
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- Eva N Glassou
- University Clinic for Hand, Hip and Knee Surgery, Regional Hospital West Jutland, Aarhus University, Holstebro; ,Correspondence:
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- University Clinic for Hand, Hip and Knee Surgery, Regional Hospital West Jutland, Aarhus University, Holstebro;
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- University Clinic for Hand, Hip and Knee Surgery, Regional Hospital West Jutland, Aarhus University, Holstebro;
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- University Clinic for Hand, Hip and Knee Surgery, Regional Hospital West Jutland, Aarhus University, Holstebro;
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Kurowicki J, Rosas S, Khlopas A, Newman JM, Law TY, Roche MW, Higuera CA, Mont MA. Impact of Perioperative HbA1c on Reimbursements in Diabetes Mellitus Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Nationwide Analysis. J Arthroplasty 2018; 33:2038-2042. [PMID: 29891083 PMCID: PMC6383765 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.01.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2017] [Revised: 01/22/2018] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients who have diabetes mellitus (DM) are at an increased risk of postoperative complications following total hip arthroplasty (THA). Therefore, much interest has been paid to perioperative glycemic control. However, no prior studies have evaluated the patient variation of HbA1c levels on costs. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of obtaining preoperative HbA1c levels on (1) day of surgery (DOS) cost; (2) subsequent 89-day costs; and (3) global 90-day cost. METHODS A retrospective query of the Humana insurance claims database was performed from 2007 to 2015 for all DM patients undergoing THA. Only patients with HbA1c (%) levels within 3 months before or after the THA were included. Patients were stratified into 6 groups based on HbA1c starting at 5.5% and increasing by 1% increments to 11.5%; one additional group (11.5%-20%) for extreme cases was analyzed. Correlations between HbA1c level and reimbursements for DOS, subsequent 89-day, and global 90-day period were performed. RESULTS HbA1c level demonstrated a significant correlation to DOS (correlation coefficient = 0.664), subsequent 89-day (correlation coefficient = 0.789), and global 90-day period (correlation coefficient = 0.747) costs. DOS, 89-day, and global 90-day costs significantly increased with increasing HbA1c levels (P < .0001). CONCLUSION Higher perioperative HbA1c levels increase the DOS, subsequent 89-day, and global 90-day costs of THA. This was expected as these patients require multidisciplinary care, have longer LOS, and develop more complications. Further investigation into postoperative complications based on glycemic control is warranted.
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- Jennifer Kurowicki
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute, Fort Lauderdale, FL,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH,Reprint requests: Michael A. Mont, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue/A40, Cleveland, OH 44195
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Carlson VR, Post ZD, Orozco FR, Davis DM, Lutz RW, Ong AC. When Does the Knee Feel Normal Again: A Cross-Sectional Study Assessing the Forgotten Joint Score in Patients After Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2018; 33:700-703. [PMID: 29108793 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.09.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2017] [Revised: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 09/23/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The forgotten joint score (FJS) is a recent scoring system that assesses how natural the prosthesis feels after total joint arthroplasty. Although the FJS has been extensively applied in populations with total hip prosthetics, less is known about the patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of this study is to investigate the temporal relationship between TKA and the FJS. METHODS We evaluated 566 patients after TKA using the FJS questionnaire. Scores were calculated at the follow-up intervals of 1 (n = 79), 6 (n = 78), 12 (n = 81), 24 (n = 100), 36 (n = 76), 48 (n = 75), and 60 (n = 77) months. The scores ranged from 0-100, with a higher score indicating a more natural or "forgotten" joint. RESULTS Postoperative FJS averages were 39.3 ± 27.4 at 1 month, 59.4 ± 28.3 at 6 months, 72.5 ± 24.2 at 1 year, 76.4 ± 23.4 at 2 years, 75.1 ± 24.2 at 3 years, 68.6 ± 28.7 at 4 years, and 64.4 ± 29.0 at 5 years. The average score at 1 month was significantly lower than the average scores at all other intervals. The average score at 6 months was significantly lower than the average scores at 12, 24, and 36 months. The average score at 60 months was significantly lower than the average score at 24 months. CONCLUSION Based on the findings of this study, patients can expect marked improvement in the natural feel of the prosthesis during the first year after TKA, slight continued improvement at 2 and 3 years, and a decline after 4 years.
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- Victor R Carlson
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Rothman Institute of Orthopaedics at Thomas Jefferson University, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
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- Rothman Institute of Orthopaedics at Thomas Jefferson University, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
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- Rothman Institute of Orthopaedics at Thomas Jefferson University, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
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- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Rothman Institute of Orthopaedics at Thomas Jefferson University, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
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