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Algarin YA, Jaalouk D, Pulumati A, Nouri K. The role of teledermatology in Mohs micrographic surgery: a review. Arch Dermatol Res 2024; 316:119. [PMID: 38625403 PMCID: PMC11021301 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-024-02851-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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This paper explores the role of teledermatology (TD) in Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) at various stages of patient care. The study aims to assess the benefits, limitations, and patient experiences surrounding TD integration into MMS practices. We conducted a PubMed search using keywords related to TD and MMS, categorizing selected articles into pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative stages of MMS. TD reduced waiting times (26.10 days for TD compared to 60.57 days for face-to-face [FTF]) and consultation failure rates (6% for TD vs. 17% for FTF) for MMS preoperative consultations. It also shortened time to treatment by two weeks and led to notable travel savings (162.7 min, 144.5 miles, and $60.00 per person). Telepathology facilitated communication and decision-making during MMS, improving accuracy and efficiency, especially in challenging cases requiring collaboration where physical presence of another surgeon or pathologist is not feasible. Telepathology definitively diagnosed benign lesions and malignant tumors in 81.8% of cases (18/22). Additionally, there was a 95% agreement between conventional light microscopy diagnosis and telepathology in tumors (19/20), and 100% agreement for all 20 Mohs frozen section consultations. For post-operative follow-up, telephone follow-up (TFU) and text messaging proved effective, cost-efficient alternatives with high patient satisfaction (94% in New Zealand and 96% in the U.K.) and early complication identification. This study underscores TD's multifaceted benefits in MMS: enhanced patient experience preoperatively, improved communication during surgery, and cost-effective postoperative follow-up. Limitations include the financial expense and technical issues that can arise with TD (connectivity problems, delays in video/audio transmission, etc.). Further studies are needed to explore emerging TD modalities in post-operative patient management. The integration of TD into MMS signifies a progressive step in dermatological care, offering convenient, cost-effective, and better solutions with the potential to enhance patient experiences and outcomes.
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- Yanci A Algarin
- Department of Dermatology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA.
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
- Department of Dermatology, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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Seah SJS, Yeo MHX, Gatot C, Lie D. Non-selective NSAIDs do not increase retear rates post-arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A meta-analysis. J ISAKOS 2023; 8:216-226. [PMID: 37085034 DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2023.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs (RCRs) are known to be associated with substantial pain and post-operative pain management is critical in overall patients' outcomes. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most commonly used oral medications and can reduce opioid usage. However, controversies arise due to its postulated effect on postoperative tendon healing. As the evidence of safety and efficacy of NSAIDs remains unclear, this study aims to investigate the effect of NSAIDs on retear rates and clinical outcomes. METHODS A systematic search of four databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Cochrane Library) was conducted, identifying studies that compared cohorts with post-RCR NSAIDs use versus control groups without NSAID use. Meta-analysis was conducted for retear rate as well as pain and functional outcomes (Visual Analogue Scale and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Shoulder score). Subgroup analysis was conducted for retear rates to determine the overall treatment effect of including selective COX-2 inhibitors. RESULTS Six studies were included in the meta-analysis. The total baseline cohort size was 916, with 443 (48.3%) patients in the NSAID group and 473 (51.6%) patients in the control group. There were no statistically significant differences in the baseline characteristics between the two groups. Meta-analysis between the two groups showed that there were no statistically significant differences in retear rates (p = 0.70), early and late post-operative Visual Analogue Scale score (p = 0.10 and p = 0.10, respectively) and latest American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Shoulder score (p = 0.31). However, subgroup analysis of retear rates revealed a statistically significant difference between the subgroup including COX-2 selective inhibitor versus non-selective COX inhibitor (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION NSAID use in post-arthroscopic RCR pain relief does not increase retear rates and can provide similar clinical outcomes compared to a non-NSAID regimen. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Meta-analysis, level of evidence, 4.
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- Shawn J S Seah
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 117597, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 117597, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, 169608, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, 169608, Singapore.
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Alexander JS, Redfern RE, Duwelius PJ, Berend KR, Lombardi AV, Crawford DA. Use of a Smartphone-Based Care Platform After Primary Partial and Total Knee Arthroplasty: 1-Year Follow-Up of a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. J Arthroplasty 2023:S0883-5403(23)00213-9. [PMID: 36889524 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.02.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The rise in demand of knee arthroplasty has led the industry to develop methods to decrease costs of care, such as novel methods of delivering physiotherapy, including smartphone-based exercise educational platforms. The purpose of this study was to determine the noninferiority of one such system after primary knee arthroplasty as compared to traditional in-person physiotherapy. METHODS A prospective, multicenter randomized clinical trial was conducted comparing standard of care rehabilitation to a smartphone-based care platform after primary knee arthroplasty from January 2019 to February 2020. One-year patient outcomes, satisfaction scores, and utilizations of health care resources were analyzed. A total of 401 patients was available for analysis-241 in the control and 160 in the treatment group. RESULTS There were 194 (94.6%) patients in the control group who required 1 or more physiotherapy visits compared to only 97 (60.6%) patients in the treatment group (P < .001). Emergency department visits within 1 year occurred in 13 (5.4%) patients and 2 (1.3%) patients in the control and treatment groups, respectively (P = .03). The change in mean Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for joint replacement scores at 1 year was similar between both the groups (32.1 ± 1 6.8 versus 30.1 ± 18.1, P = .32). CONCLUSION Implementation of this smartphone/smart watch care platform showed similar outcomes to traditional care models at 1 year postoperative. Traditional physiotherapy and emergency department visits occurred at much lower rates in this cohort, which could alleviate the need for health care dollars spent by reducing postoperative costs and enhancing communication across the health care system.
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Ng MK, Lam A, Diamond K, Piuzzi NS, Roche M, Erez O, Wong CHJ, Mont MA. What are the Causes, Costs and Risk-Factors for Emergency Department Visits Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty? An Analysis of 1,018,772 Patients. J Arthroplasty 2023; 38:117-123. [PMID: 35863689 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Well-powered studies analyzing the relationship and nature of emergency department (ED) visits following primary total hip arthroplasties (THAs) are limited. The aim of this study was to: 1) compare baseline demographics of patients with/without an ED visit; 2) determine leading causes of ED visits; 3) identify patient-related risk factors; and 4) quantify 90-day episode-of-care healthcare costs divided by final diagnosis. METHODS Patients undergoing primary THA between January 1, 2010 and October 1, 2020 who presented to the ED within 90-days postoperatively were identified using the Mariner dataset of PearlDiver, yielding 1,018,772 patients. This included 3.9% (n = 39,439) patients who did and 96.1% (n = 979,333) who did not have an ED visit. Baseline demographics between the control/study cohorts, ED visit causes, risk-factors, and subsequent costs-of-care were analyzed. Using Bonferroni-correction, a P-value less than 0.002 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Patients who presented to the ED post-operatively were most often aged 65-74 years old (41.09%) or female sex (55.60%). Nonmusculoskeletal etiologies comprised 66.8% of all ED visits. Risk factors associated with increased ED visits included alcohol abuse, depressive disorders, congestive heart failure, coagulopathy, and electrolyte/fluid derangements (P < .001 for all). Pulmonary ($28,928.01) and cardiac ($28,574.69) visits attributed to the highest costs of care. CONCLUSION Nonmusculoskeletal causes constituted the majority of ED visits. The top five risk factors associated with increased odds of ED visits were alcohol abuse, electrolyte/fluid derangements, congestive heart failure, coagulopathy, and depression. This study highlights potential areas of pre-operative medical optimization that may reduce ED visits following primary THA.
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- Mitchell K Ng
- Maimonides Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brooklyn, New York
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- Maimonides Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brooklyn, New York
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- Maimonides Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brooklyn, New York
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- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West Palm Beach, Florida
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- Maimonides Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brooklyn, New York
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- Maimonides Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brooklyn, New York
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West Palm Beach, Florida; Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Baltimore, Maryland
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Venkatraman V, Kirsch EP, Luo E, Kunte S, Ponder M, Gellad ZF, Liu B, Lee HJ, Jung SH, Haglund MM, Lad SP. Outcomes With a Mobile Digital Health Platform for Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery: Retrospective Analysis. JMIR Perioper Med 2022; 5:e38690. [PMID: 36287589 PMCID: PMC9647464 DOI: 10.2196/38690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Digital health solutions have been shown to enhance outcomes for individuals with chronic medical illnesses, but few have been validated for surgical patients. The digital health platform ManageMySurgery (MMS) has been validated for spine surgery as a feasible method for patients along their surgical journey through in-app education and completion of patient-reported outcomes surveys. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to determine the rates of 90-day emergency room (ER) visits, readmissions, and complications in patients undergoing spine surgery using MMS compared to patients using traditional perioperative care alone. METHODS Patients undergoing spine surgery at a US-based academic hospital were invited to use MMS perioperatively between December 2017 and September 2021. All patients received standard perioperative care and were classified as MMS users if they logged into the app. Demographic information and 90-day outcomes were acquired via electronic health record review. The odds ratios of having 90-day ER visits, readmissions, mild complications, and severe complications between the MMS and non-MMS groups were estimated using logistic regression models. RESULTS A total of 1015 patients were invited, with 679 using MMS. MMS users and nonusers had similar demographics: the average ages were 57.9 (SD 12.5) years and 61.5 (SD 12.7) years, 54.1% (367/679) and 47.3% (159/336) were male, and 90.1% (612/679) and 88.7% (298/336) had commercial or Medicare insurance, respectively. Cervical fusions (559/1015, 55.07%) and single-approach lumbar fusions (231/1015, 22.76%) were the most common procedures for all patients. MMS users had a lower 90-day readmission rate (55/679, 8.1%) than did nonusers (30/336, 8.9%). Mild complications (MMS: 56/679, 8.3%; non-MMS: 32/336, 9.5%) and severe complications (MMS: 66/679, 9.7%; non-MMS: 43/336, 12.8%) were also lower in MMS users. MMS users had a lower 90-day ER visit rate (MMS: 62/679, 9.1%; non-MMS: 45/336, 13.4%). After adjustments were made for age and sex, the odds of having 90-day ER visits for MMS users were 32% lower than those for nonusers, but this difference was not statistically significant (odds ratio 0.68, 95% CI 0.45-1.02; P=.06). CONCLUSIONS This is one of the first studies to show differences in acute outcomes for people undergoing spine surgery who use a digital health app. This study found a correlation between MMS use and fewer postsurgical ER visits in a large group of spine surgery patients. A planned randomized controlled trial will provide additional evidence of whether this digital health tool can be used as an intervention to improve patient outcomes.
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- Vishal Venkatraman
- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, United States
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Emergency Department Visits After Outpatient Spine Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2022; 47:1011-1017. [PMID: 35797547 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE This study sought to characterize the incidence and timing of postoperative emergency department (ED) visits after common outpatient spinal surgeries performed at ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and at hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Outpatient spine surgery has markedly grown in popularity over the past decade. The incidence of ED visits after outpatient spine surgery is not well established. METHODS This study was a retrospective analysis of a large commercial claims insurance database of patients 65 years old and below. Patients who underwent single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, laminectomy, and microdiscectomy were identified. Incidence, timing, and diagnoses associated with ED visits within the postoperative global period (90 d) after surgery were assessed. RESULTS In total, 202,202 patients received outpatient spine surgery (19.1% in ASC vs. 80.9% in HOPD). Collectively, there were 22,198 ED visits during the 90-day postoperative period. Approximately 9.0% of patients had at least 1 ED visit, and the incidence varied by procedure: anterior cervical discectomy and fusion 9.9%, laminectomy 9.5%, and microdiscectomy 8.5% ( P <0.0001). After adjusting for age, sex, and comorbidity index, the odds of at least 1 ED visit were higher among patients who received surgery at HOPD versus ASC for all 3 procedures. The majority (56.1%) ED visits occurred during the first month postoperatively; 30.8% (n=6841) occurred within the first week postoperatively, and 10.7% (n=2370) occurred on the same day as the surgery. Postoperative pain was the most common reason for ED visits. CONCLUSIONS Among commercially insured patients who received outpatient spine surgery, the incidence of ED visits during the 90-day postoperative period was ~9%. Our results indicate opportunities for improved postoperative care planning after outpatient spinal surgery.
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Karamian BA, Jeyamohan H, Minetos PD, Kothari P, Canseco JA, Bowles DR, Pekuri A, Conaway W, DiMaria SL, Mao JZ, Woods BI, Kaye ID, Lee JK, Rihn JA, Hilibrand AS, Kepler CK, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD. Effect of a Mandatory Prescription Drug Monitoring Program on Patient-initiated Phone Calls After Spine Surgery. Clin Spine Surg 2022; 35:E405-E411. [PMID: 34923502 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine the effect of a statewide, government-mandated prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) on patient-initiated phone calls after lumbar and cervical spinal surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Prior studies have examined the most common reasons for a postoperative phone calls, most of which pertain to pain or prescription medications. However, no studies have investigated the effects of mandatory opioid prescription reporting on these calls. METHODS Patients who underwent lumbar decompression, lumbar fusion, or posterior cervical fusion were retrospectively identified. Patients were sorted into 1 of 2 cohorts based on their procedure date's relation to the initiation of the state's PDMP: "pre-PDMP" and "post-PDMP." All clinical and demographic data were obtained from electronic health records. Telephone communications from or on behalf of patients were retrospectively reviewed. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to determine independent factors associated with a postoperative phone call. RESULTS Five hundred and twenty-five patients (2689 phone calls) were included in the study. Average number of phone calls per patient increased significantly after PDMP implementation among lumbar (3.27 vs. 5.18, P<0.001), cervical (5.08 vs. 11.67, P<0.001), and all (3.59 vs. 6.30, P<0.001) procedures. Age [odds ratio (OR): 1.05 (1.01, 1.09), P=0.02], cervical procedure [OR: 4.65 (1.93, 11.21), P=0.001], and a post-PDMP date of surgery [OR: 6.35 (3.55, 11.35), P<0.001] were independently associated with an increased likelihood of a postoperative phone call. A higher percentage of calls were in reference to postoperative care (4.6% vs. 2.4%, P=0.01) and wound care (4.3% vs. 1.4%, P<0.001) in the post-PDMP cohort compared with the pre-PDMP cohort. CONCLUSIONS Patient-initiated telephone calls increased significantly after implementation of a mandatory statewide PDMP. Increasing age, operation involving the cervical spine, and surgery occurring after implementation of the state's PDMP were independently associated with an increased likelihood of postoperative phone call to health care providers.
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- Brian A Karamian
- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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Quality of pain counseling for orthopaedic patients in the hospital – A cross-sectional study. Int J Orthop Trauma Nurs 2022; 46:100954. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2022.100954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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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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Multiple Venous Thromboembolism Pharmacologic Agents Are Associated with an Increased Risk for Early Postoperative Complications following a Total Joint Arthroplasty. Adv Orthop 2022; 2022:8318595. [PMID: 35178256 PMCID: PMC8844431 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8318595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to determine the effect that concurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) medications had on early outcomes following primary total joint arthroplasty (TJA). 2653 total knee and hip arthroplasties were reviewed at a tertiary medical center. The study performed a multivariable comparison of outcomes in patients on 2 or more VTE medications, as well as a logistic regression on outcomes following each addition of a VTE medication postoperatively (number of VTE medications was 1–4). Controlling for gender, age, body mass index, and preoperative American Society of Anesthesiologists score throughout the analysis, patients who received 2 or more VTE prophylaxis medications had increased LOS (p < 0.001), transfusions (p < 0.001), emergency department visits (p=0.001), readmissions (p < 0.001), 90dPOE (p < 0.001), and PE (p < 0.001). Every additional postoperative VTE medication incrementally increased the risk for longer LOS (p < 0.001), transfusions (p < 0.001), 90dPOE (p < 0.001), deep vein thrombosis (p=0.049), PE (p < 0.001), emergency department visits (p=0.005), and readmission (p=0.010). Patients on multiple VTE medications following TJA demonstrate significantly poorer outcomes. The current study's findings caution the use of multiple VTE medications whenever possible immediately following a TJA.
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Orthopaedic Urgent Care Versus the Emergency Department: Cost Implications for Low-energy Fracture Care. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2022; 30:e371-e374. [PMID: 34844258 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-21-00638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION This study compared costs, length of visit, and utilization trends for patients with fractures seen in an immediate care orthopaedic center (I-Care) versus the emergency department (ED) in a major metropolitan area. METHODS A retrospective chart review of consecutive patients seen on an outpatient basis in the ED and I-Care over a 6-month period was conducted. Patient demographics, procedures done, care category, estimated costs, and disposition information were included for statistical analysis. Within the low-acuity fracture care group, a cost-comparison analysis was conducted. RESULTS A total of 610 patients met inclusion criteria with 311 seen in I-Care and 299 in the ER. I-Care patients were more likely to have low-acuity injuries compared with ED patients (60.1% versus 18.1%, P < 0.001). The length of visit was longer for patients seen in the ED compared with I-Care (6.1 versus 1.43 hours, P value < 0.001). A cost analysis of low-acuity patients revealed that an estimated $62,150 USD could have been saved in healthcare costs by the initial diversion of low-acuity patients seen in the ER to I-Care during the study period. DISCUSSION These results suggest that the I-Care orthopaedic urgent care model is a more cost-effective and more efficient alternative to the ED for patients with fractures requiring procedural treatment and low-acuity patients managed on an outpatient basis.
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Oral Ketorolac as an Adjuvant Agent for Postoperative Pain Control After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2021; 29:e1407-e1416. [PMID: 34047723 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-01432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) is associated with substantial postoperative pain. Oral narcotic agents are the preferred analgesic postoperatively. However, these agents are associated with several side effects and a potential for abuse. This study evaluates the efficacy of ketorolac as an adjunctive agent for postoperative pain control after arthroscopic RCR. METHODS Adult patients undergoing arthroscopic RCR were prospectively enrolled and randomized to one of two groups. The control received our institution's standard-of-care pain protocol, including oxycodone-acetaminophen 5 to 325 mg on discharge. The ketorolac group received the standard-of-care protocol, intravenous ketorolac at the completion of the procedure, and oral ketorolac on discharge. Pain and functional outcome scores and narcotic utilization were recorded three times per day for the first 5 days after surgery. Repeat magnetic resonance imaging was done at least 6 months postoperatively. RESULTS In our study, 39 patients were included for final analysis; the mean age of the cohort was 55.7 ± 10.6 years, and 66.7% of patients were male. No differences were observed in preoperative demographics, comorbidities, cuff tear morphology, and functional scores between the two groups. Over the first 5 days after surgery, patients in the ketorolac group consumed a mean of 10.6 fewer narcotic pills, a consumption reduction of 54.6% (19.42 versus 8.82, P < 0.001). No difference was observed in functional outcome scores at up to 6 weeks postoperatively between the two groups. No difference was observed in adverse events between the two groups with no reported cases of gastritis or gastrointestinal bleeding. Twenty-two of 39 patients underwent repeat magnetic resonance imaging at a mean of 7.9 months postoperatively, of which 5 (22%) demonstrated a retear of their rotator cuff. No significant difference was observed between the ketorolac and control groups in the rate of retear (P = 1.00). DISCUSSION Adjunctive ketorolac substantially reduces narcotic utilization after arthroscopic RCR.
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Emergency Department Visits After Total Joint Arthroplasty for Concern for Deep Vein Thromboses. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2021; 29:e1193-e1199. [PMID: 33443385 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-00878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Concern for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the most common reason for emergency department (ED) referral after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) at our institution. We aim to investigate the referral pathway, together with the cost and outcomes associated with patients who access an ED because of concern for DVT after TJA. METHODS We reviewed a consecutive series of all primary hip and knee arthroplasty patients who accessed the ED for concern for DVT within 90 days of surgery over a one-year period. The referral source and costs associated with the ED visit were collected. A propensity-matched control cohort (n = 252) that was not referred to the ED for DVT was used to compare patient-reported outcomes measures. RESULTS In 2018, 108/10,445 primary TJA patients (1.0%) accessed the ED for concern about DVT. The most common reason for accessing the ED was self-referral (69, 64%), followed by orthopaedic on-call referral (21, 19%). Only 15 patients (14%) were found to have ultrasonography evidence of DVT. The mean cost for accessing the ED for DVT for patients with public insurance was $834 (range $394-$2,877). When compared with the control cohort, patients who accessed the ED for DVT had significantly lower postoperative functionality scores (52.5 versus 65.9, P < 0.001). DISCUSSION At our institution, 1% of patients who undergo primary TJA accessed the ED for concern for DVT at substantial cost, with only a small portion testing positive for DVT. Self-referral is by far the most common pathway. Additional investigations will be aimed at determining better pathways for DVT work-up, while ensuring appropriate management.
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Process of Posthospital Care Involving Telemedicine Solutions for Patients after Total Hip Arthroplasty. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph181910135. [PMID: 34639436 PMCID: PMC8508342 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph181910135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The importance of telemedicine technologies around the world has been growing for many years, and it turned out to be a particularly important issue for conducting some medical procedures during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. It is necessary to create interdisciplinary teams to design and implement improved procedures using telemedicine tools. The aim of the article is to develop original, improved posthospital patient care process after total hip arthroplasty (THA) with the use of telemedicine technologies. In the study, a literature review and empirical research were used. The conducted research resulted in the designing an original posthospital patient care process after THA that uses telematics technologies. Due to the use of analyzed telemedicine technologies, the designed patient care process brings a possibility to increase the patient's safety by monitoring life parameters, allowing for regular, remote contact with specialists and to be supervised remotely. All this may contribute to shortening the convalescence time, reducing the risk of complications, as well as reducing treatment costs. The designed model is ready for further clinical research with the participation of medical staff, patients after THA and patient caregivers.
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Unplanned Emergency and Urgent Care Visits After Outpatient Orthopaedic Surgery. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS GLOBAL RESEARCH AND REVIEWS 2021; 5:01979360-202109000-00012. [PMID: 34543235 PMCID: PMC8454905 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-21-00209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Introduction This study sought to determine (1) incident risk, (2) chief report, (3) risk factors, and (4) total cost of unplanned healthcare visits to an emergency and/or urgent care (ED/UC) facility within 30 days of an outpatient orthopaedic procedure. Methods This was a retrospective database review of 5,550 outpatient surgical encounters from a large metropolitan healthcare system between 2012 and 2016. Statistical analysis consisted of measuring the ED/UC incident risk, respective to the procedures and anatomical region. Patient-specific risk factors were evaluated through multigroup comparative statistics. Results Of the 5,550 study patients, 297 (5.4%) presented to an ED/UC within 30 days of their index procedure, with 23 (0.4%) needing to be readmitted. Native English speakers, patients older than 45 years, and nonsmokers had significant reduced relative risk of unplanned ED or UC visit within 30 days of index procedure (P < 0.01). In addition, hand tendon repair/graft had the greatest risk incidence for ED/UC visit (11.0%). Unplanned ED/UC reimbursements totaled $146,357.34, averaging $575.65 per visit. Discussion This study provides an evaluation of outpatient orthopaedic procedures and their relationship to ED/UC visits. Specifically, this study identifies patient-related and procedural-related attributes that associate with an increased risk for unplanned healthcare utilization.
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Shah N, Costello K, Mehta A, Kumar D. Applications of Digital Health Technologies in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Narrative Review (Preprint). JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol 2021; 9:e33489. [PMID: 35675102 PMCID: PMC9218886 DOI: 10.2196/33489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background With the increasing adoption of high-speed internet and mobile technologies by older adults, digital health is a promising modality to enhance clinical care for people with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), including those with knee replacement (KR). Objective This study aimed to summarize the current use, cost-effectiveness, and patient and clinician perspectives of digital health for intervention delivery in KOA and KR. Methods In this narrative review, search terms such as mobile health, smartphone, mobile application, mobile technology, ehealth, text message, internet, knee osteoarthritis, total knee arthroplasty, and knee replacement were used in the PubMed and Embase databases between October 2018 and February 2021. The search was limited to original articles published in the English language within the past 10 years. In total, 91 studies were included. Results Digital health technologies such as websites, mobile apps, telephone calls, SMS text messaging, social media, videoconferencing, and custom multi-technology systems have been used to deliver interventions in KOA and KR populations. Overall, there was significant heterogeneity in the types and applications of digital health used in these populations. Digital patient education improved disease-related knowledge, especially when used as an adjunct to traditional methods of patient education for both KOA and KR. Digital health that incorporated person-specific motivational messages, biofeedback, or patient monitoring was more successful at improving physical activity than self-directed digital interventions for both KOA and KR. Many digital exercise interventions were found to be as effective as in-person physical therapy for people with KOA. Many digital exercise interventions for KR incorporated both in-person and web-based treatments (blended format), communication with clinicians, and multi-technology systems and were successful in improving knee range of motion and self-reported symptoms and reducing the length of hospital stays. All digital interventions that incorporated cognitive behavioral therapy or similar psychological interventions showed significant improvements in knee pain, function, and psychological health when compared with no treatment or traditional treatments for both KOA and KR. Although limited in number, studies have indicated that digital health may be cost-effective for these populations, especially when travel costs are considered. Finally, although patients with KOA and KR and clinicians had positive views on digital health, concerns related to privacy and security and concerns related to logistics and training were raised by patients and clinicians, respectively. Conclusions For people with KOA and KR, many studies found digital health to be as effective as traditional treatments for patient education, physical activity, and exercise interventions. All digital interventions that incorporated cognitive behavioral therapy or similar psychological treatments were reported to result in significant improvements in patients with KOA and KR when compared with no treatment or traditional treatments. Overall, technologies that were blended and incorporated communication with clinicians, as well as biofeedback or patient monitoring, showed favorable outcomes.
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- Nirali Shah
- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Boston University, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Boston University, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Boston University, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Boston University, Boston, MA, United States
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Dhalluin T, Fakhiri S, Bouzillé G, Herbert J, Rosset P, Cuggia M, Grammatico-Guillon L. Role of real-world digital data for orthopedic implant automated surveillance: a systematic review. Expert Rev Med Devices 2021; 18:799-810. [PMID: 34148465 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2021.1943361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Data collection automation through the reuse of real-world digital data from clinical data warehouses (CDW) could represent a great opportunity to improve medical device monitoring. For instance, this approach is starting to be used for the design of automated decision support systems for joint replacement monitoring. However, a number of obstacles remains, such as data quality and interoperability through the use of common and regularly updated terminologies, and the use of a Unique Device Identifier (UDI). AREAS COVERED To present the existing models of automated surveillance of orthopedic devices, a systematic review of initiatives using real-world digital health data to monitor joint replacement surgery was performed following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. The main objective was to identify the data sources, the target populations, the population size, the device location, and the main results of studies on such initiatives. EXPERT OPINION Analysis of the identified studies showed that real-world digital data offer many opportunities for improving the automation of monitoring in orthopedics. The contribution of real-world data, especially through natural language processing, UDI use in CDW and the integration of device databases, is needed for automated and more robust health surveillance.
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- Thibault Dhalluin
- Department of Medical Information, University Hospital of Tours, Tours, France. Medical School, University of Tours, EA, Tours, France
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- Department of Medical Information, University Hospital of Tours, Tours, France. Medical School, University of Tours, EA, Tours, France
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- Department of Medical Information, University Hospital of Tours, Tours, France. Medical School, University of Tours, EA, Tours, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital of Tours, Tours, France. Medical School, University of Tours, EA, Tours, France
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- Univ Rennes, CHU Rennes, Inserm, LTSI - UMR 1099, Rennes, France
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- Department of Medical Information, University Hospital of Tours, Tours, France. Medical School, University of Tours, EA, Tours, France
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Vakharia RM, Ehiorobo JO, Sodhi N, Mannino A, Mont MA, Roche MW. Reasons and Risk Factors for Emergency Department Visits After Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Analysis of 1.3 Million Patients. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:2313-2318.e2. [PMID: 33745799 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.02.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2020] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Well-powered studies investigating the relationship of emergency department (ED) visits and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are limited. Therefore, the specific aims of this study were to: 1) compare patient demographics of patients who did and did not have an ED visit; and for the visits, identified: 2) leading reasons; and 3) risk factors for ED visits (prearthroplasty/postarthroplasty). METHODS Patients undergoing primary TKA who had an ED visit within 90 days after their index procedure were identified from a nationwide database. The query yielded 1,364,655 patients who did (n = 5689) and did not have (n = 1,358,966) an ED visit. Baseline demographics such as age, sex, and comorbidity prevalence between the two cohorts; reasons for ED visits; and prearthroplasty and postarthroplasty risk factors were analyzed. Odds ratios (ORs) of ED visits were assessed using multivariate binomial logistic regression analyses. A P-value less than 0.001 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Patients who did and did not have ED visits differed with respect to age (P < .0001) and mean Elixhauser Comorbidity Index scores (9 vs 6, P < .0001). Musculoskeletal etiologies were the most common reason for ED visits. Hypertension was the greatest contributor to ED visits prearthroplasty and postarthroplasty. Comorbid conditions associated with ED visits postarthroplasty included peripheral vascular disease (OR: 1.61, P < .0001), coagulopathy (OR: 1.58, P < .0001), and rheumatoid arthritis (OR: 1.56, P < .0001). CONCLUSION By identifying demographic patterns of patients, reasons, and risk factors, the information found from this study can help identify targets for quality improvement to potentially reduce the incidence of ED visits after primary TKA.
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- Rushabh M Vakharia
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, State University of New York Downstate, Brooklyn, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwell Health, Long Island Jewish Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwell Health, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, West Palm Beach, FL
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Turcotte J, Menon N, Angeles J, Zaidi A, King P, MacDonald J. A Rapid Recovery Protocol Applied to Total Joint Arthroplasty Reduced Readmissions for Surgical but Not Medical Reasons Over a 5-Year Period. HSS J 2021; 17:130-137. [PMID: 34421421 PMCID: PMC8361597 DOI: 10.1177/1556331621998688] [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: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are commonly performed procedures that are expected to continue increasing in demand. Although they are proven to be safe and effective, emergency room (ER) visits or hospital readmissions within 90 days after these procedures account for more than one-third of the total cost of postacute care. Purpose: We sought to identify changes in reasons for 90-day ER visits and readmissions after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) during a 5-year period over which rapid recovery protocols evolved. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study comparing 1980 patients who had undergone TJA from July 2017 to June 2018 with a previously published cohort of 7466 patients who had undergone TJA from July 2013 to June 2017. All procedures were performed at a single institution. Changes in the proportion of patients returning for medical and surgical reasons were compared using univariate analysis. Results: For patients discharged home, the 2017-2018 cohort showed a significant reduction in the proportion of ER visits due to pain and swelling and wound infection and an increase in visits for medical reasons. This cohort had a higher proportion of readmissions for medical reasons. In patients discharged to a skilled nursing facility (SNF), similar reasons for ER visits were observed across time periods, and a decrease in the proportion of readmissions for wound infections was observed in the 2017-2018 cohort. Falls and nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea increased significantly to account for 9.5% of readmissions each in 2017-2018. Conclusion: The results of a comparison of 2 cohorts demonstrate the heterogeneous and dynamic nature of unplanned return-to-hospital events and the importance of patient support throughout the surgical episode. As we strive toward minimizing ER visits and readmissions after TJA, rapid recovery protocols must continue to evolve to address the complexity of this patient population.
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- Justin Turcotte
- AAMC Orthopedics, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD, USA,Justin Turcotte, PhD, MBA, AAMC Orthopedics, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA.
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- AAMC Orthopedics, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD, USA
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- AAMC Orthopedics, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD, USA
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- AAMC Orthopedics, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD, USA
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- AAMC Orthopedics, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD, USA
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- AAMC Orthopedics, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD, USA
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Manoli A, Markel JF, Pizzimenti NM, Markel DC. Use of a Mandatory Clinical Decision Unit Reduces Readmission Rates following Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Knee Surg 2021; 34:924-929. [PMID: 31905413 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-3402053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Readmission penalties have encouraged the implementation of protocols to reduce readmission rates. We hypothesized that by keeping postoperative patients, who return to the emergency department (ED) in a clinical decision unit (CDU) until being evaluated by the orthopaedic team, there would be a reduction in the readmission rate after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) at our institution. Our institution mandated the use of the CDU for all potential orthopaedic TJA readmissions. A retrospective review of prospectively collected data was performed on 365 patients who presented to the ED after either total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Patients presenting in the year prior to the implementation of the CDU program were compared with patients presenting in the year after implementation. Demographics, length of stay, comorbidities, and 30-day readmission rates were recorded. Additionally, a financial analysis was performed. Overall, for THA and TKA, there were a combined 141 ED visits prior to the implementation of the CDU program and 224 afterward; of these, 40 were readmitted before the CDU program and only 13 were readmitted afterward (p < 0.01). The financial analysis found that the overall 90-day cost for patients in the postoperative period was nearly $800 lower on average (p = 0.027) post-CDU implementation.During the first year of the CDU project at our institution, we significantly reduced the readmission rates following TJA and demonstrated significant cost saving. This is a Level III, prognostic study.
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- Arthur Manoli
- Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky.,Medical School, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
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- Medical School, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ascension Providence Park Hospital, Novi, Michigan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The CORE Institute, Novi, Michigan
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Muffly SA, An Q, Bedard NA, Brown TS, Otero JE. Early Emergency Department Visits Following Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:1915-1920. [PMID: 33597112 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.01.058] [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] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Revised: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative emergency department (ED) utilization remains an understudied aspect of total joint arthroplasty (TJA). The purpose of this study is to characterize 30-day ED visits following TJA. METHODS We reviewed 4061 primary unilateral total hip and knee arthroplasty cases performed at our hospital from 2013 to 2017. The primary outcome was presentation to our institution's ED within 30 days of surgery. Chief complaints and their association to the TJA encounter, as well as readmissions and reoperations, were recorded. One-to-three propensity score matched analysis was used to identify index admission variables associated with early ED visits. RESULTS There were 253 recorded ED visits within 30 days of TJA (218 cases, 5.4%). Nearly 60% of ED visits were directly related to the TJA encounter. The remainder were medically related, most commonly for gastrointestinal complaints. The most common TJA-related complaints were surgical limb pain (28%), wound concerns (20%), and swelling (20%). These complaints comprised two-thirds of TJA-related ED visits, though accounted for only 19.4% and 9.5% of readmissions and reoperations observed in this cohort, respectively. Perioperative transfusion, length of stay, primary insurer, and discharge disposition were not associated with an ED visit. CONCLUSION ED visits within 30 days of TJA were common (5.4%). Most visits related to the index procedure were due to surgical limb pain, wound concerns, and swelling. These complaints accounted for a minority of readmissions and reoperations. This study suggests that perioperative strategies addressing common postoperative concerns are warranted to mitigate acute care use after TJA.
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- Scott A Muffly
- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
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Johnson NR, Odum S, Lastra JD, Fehring KA, Springer BD, Otero JE. Pain and Anxiety due to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey of Patients With Delayed Elective Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. Arthroplast Today 2021; 10:27-34. [PMID: 34095397 PMCID: PMC8162719 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2021.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background The COVID-19 pandemic led to cancelation of all elective surgeries for a time period in the vast majority of the United States. We compiled a questionnaire to determine the physical and mental toll of this delay on elective total joint arthroplasty patients. Methods All patients whose primary or revision total hip or knee arthroplasty was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic at a large academic-private practice were identified. An 11-question survey was administered to these patients via email. All data were deidentified and stored in a REDCAP database. Results Of 367 total patients identified, 113 responded to the survey. Seventy-seven percent of patients had their surgery postponed at least 5 weeks, and 20% were delayed longer than 12 weeks. Forty-one percent of patients reported an average visual analog scale pain score greater than 7.5. Forty percent of respondents experienced increased anxiety during the delay. Thirty-four percent of patients felt their surgery was not elective. Sixteen percent experienced a fall during the delay, and 1 patient sustained a hip fracture. Level of pain reported was significantly associated with negative emotions, negative effects of delay, and whether patients felt their surgery was indeed elective. Seventy-six percent reported trust in their surgeon's judgment regarding appropriate timing of surgery. Communication was listed as the number one way in which patients felt their surgeon could have improved during this time. Conclusion Surgical delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in increased pain and anxiety for many total joint arthroplasty patients. While most patients maintained trust in their surgeon during the delay, methods to improve communication may benefit the patient experience in future delays. Level of Evidence Level II.
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- Nick R Johnson
- Atrium Health - Department of Orthopaedics, Charlotte, NC, USA.,Atrium Health - Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Charlotte, NC, USA.,Atrium Health - Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Atrium Health - Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, NC, USA.,OrthoCarolina - Hip & Knee Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Atrium Health - Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, NC, USA.,OrthoCarolina - Hip & Knee Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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Lentge F, Jehn P, Zeller AN, Spalthoff S, Rahlf B, Korn P. Changes in Emergency Patient Presentation to a Maxillofacial Surgery Department During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 79:2123.e1-2123.e6. [PMID: 34171221 PMCID: PMC8146273 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2021.05.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Purpose To examine possible changes in the emergency patient volume and reasons for presentation to an oral and maxillofacial surgery department during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the resulting contact prohibitions. We hypothesized that the pandemic would lead to fewer patients presenting with emergent conditions. Methods A total of 939 patients, who presented to the Department for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Hannover Medical School during the first 4 weeks of contact prohibitions in Germany, starting from March 23, 2020 until April 19, 2020, and in comparable periods were examined. The number of patients, reason for presentation, and required treatments were documented and compared to the years 2018 and 2019. Special attention was paid to the changes in trauma cases. Results We found that the number of patients in 2020 was significantly lower (P(2019) < .001, P(2018) < .01), but sex and age distributions were comparable to those in the previous years. Both the absolute and relative frequencies of dental diagnoses were significantly lower in 2020 (P(2019) < .001, P(2018) < .001), while the proportion of patients who presented with trauma was significantly higher (P(2019) < .001, P(2018) < .001). A significant decrease in patient number to the hospital, despite private practices being closed, was presumably due to patients' infection-related concerns. Trauma cases were more frequent in private settings, and traumatic events under the influence of alcohol were frequent. The circumstances and not the absolute number of trauma events had changed. Conclusions The results of this study suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has important effects on the use of emergency services concerning oral and maxillofacial surgery in Germany.
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- Fritjof Lentge
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Gholamzadeh M, Abtahi H, Ghazisaeeidi M. Applied techniques for putting pre-visit planning in clinical practice to empower patient-centered care in the pandemic era: a systematic review and framework suggestion. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:458. [PMID: 33985502 PMCID: PMC8116646 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-06456-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background One of the main elements of patient-centered care is an enhancement of patient preparedness. Thus, pre-visit planning assessment tools was emerged to prepare and involve patients in their treatment process. Objective The main objective of this article was to review the applied tools and techniques for consideration of putting pre-visit planning into practice. Methods Web of Science, Scopus, IEEE, and PubMed databases were searched using keywords from January 2001 to November 2020. The review was completed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses checklist. Then, qualitative analysis was done to suggest an appropriate framework by mapping the main concepts. Results Out of 385 citations were retrieved in initial database searches, 49 studies from ten countries were included. Applied pre-visit techniques can be classified into eight categories. Our results showed that almost 81% of studies were related to procedures that were done between each visit, while 42% of articles were related to before visits. Accordingly, the main approach of included articles was patient preparedness. While 38 studies reported this approach is effective, three studies reported the effectiveness of such tools as moderate, only two articles believed it had a low effect on improving patient-centered care. Conclusion This survey summarized the characteristics of published studies on pre-visit planning in the proposed framework. This approach could enhance the quality of patient care alongside enhancement patient-provider communication. However, such an approach can also be helpful to control pandemic diseases by reducing unnecessary referrals. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12913-021-06456-7.
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- Marsa Gholamzadeh
- Health Information Management Department, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 5th Floor, Fardanesh Alley, Qods Ave, Tehran, Iran
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- Pulmonary and Critical care Medicine Department, Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Information Management Department, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 5th Floor, Fardanesh Alley, Qods Ave, Tehran, Iran.
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Maldonado-Rodriguez N, Gandhi R, Sundararajan K, Rampersaud YR, Mahomed N, Leroux TS. What Goes Bump in the Night: An Evaluation of Emergency Department Visits Following Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:1232-1238. [PMID: 33298326 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.10.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Interest in postoperative healthcare utilization has increased following the implementation of episode-of-care funding for elective orthopedic surgery. Most efforts have focused on readmission; however, little has been reported on emergency department (ED) presentation. We analyzed elective, primary total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA and TKA) cases to determine the rate, reasons, risk factors, timing, and hospital cost associated with 30-day ED presentations. METHODS An observational study of patients who underwent primary, elective TKA and THA between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2017, was performed. The primary outcome was an ED visit within 30-days of the index operation. Secondary outcomes included reasons, risk factors, timing, and hospital cost of ED visits. A multivariable logistic regression was undertaken to determine patient factors associated with ED presentation. RESULTS Overall, 1690 patients were included, of which 9.2% presented to the ED within 30-days of surgery. Approximately two-thirds of the visits were after-hours, and most were discharged home without readmission (81.4%). The most commonly reported reasons were wound concerns (30.1%) and pain (20.5%). Older age (OR 1.1, P = .03) and preoperative dyspnea (OR 2.1, P < .001) increased the odds of ED visits. The mean cost of an ED visit was significantly greater after-hours (P = .015). CONCLUSION Overall, 1 in 10 patients undergoing TKA/THA presented to the ED within 30-days of surgery, of which over 80% were not readmitted, and most occurred after-hours where cost is greatest. Our observations suggest ED visits following TKA/THA are common, and most are likely preventable. Future efforts should focus on developing interventions to reduce these visits.
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- Naomi Maldonado-Rodriguez
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Dai X, Ryan MA, Clements AC, Tunkel DE, Links AR, Boss EF, Walsh JM. The Effect of Language Barriers at Discharge on Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy Outcomes and Healthcare Contact. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2020; 130:833-839. [PMID: 33319598 DOI: 10.1177/0003489420980176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Effective delivery of discharge instructions and access to postoperative care play a critical role in outcomes after pediatric surgery. Previous studies in the pediatric emergency department suggest that caregivers with language barriers have less comprehension of discharge instructions despite use of interpretation services. However, the impact of language barriers during discharge on surgical outcomes in a pediatric surgical setting has not been studied. This study examined the effect of parental language during discharge on number and mode of healthcare contact following pediatric adenotonsillectomy. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted on children who underwent adenotonsillectomy at a tertiary care pediatric academic medical center from July 1, 2016 to June 1, 2018. Data were collected on consecutive patients with non-English-speaking caregivers and a systematic sampling of patients with English-speaking caregiver. Surgery-related complications and healthcare contacts within 90 days after discharge were collected. Two-tailed t tests, χ2 tests, and logistic regression were performed to assess the association between parental primary language and incidence of healthcare contact after surgery. RESULTS A total of 136 patients were included: 85 English-speaking and 51 non-English-speaking. The groups were comparable in age, sex, and comorbidities. The non-English group had more patients with public insurance (86% vs. 56%; P < .001). Number of encounters and types of complications following discharge were similar, but the non-English group was more likely to utilize the emergency department compared to phone calls (OR, 9.3; 95% CI, 2.3-38.2), even after adjustment for insurance type (OR, 7.9; 95% CI, 1.6-39.4). CONCLUSION Language barriers at discharge following pediatric otolaryngology surgery is associated with a meaningful difference in how patients utilized medical care. Interventions to improve comprehension and access may help reduce preventable emergency department visits and healthcare costs.
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- Xi Dai
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Maldonado-Rodriguez N, Ekhtiari S, Khan MM, Ravi B, Gandhi R, Veillette C, Leroux T. Emergency Department Presentation After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:3038-3045.e1. [PMID: 32540306 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent changes to payment models for elective total joint arthroplasty (TJA) have led to increased interest in postdischarge health care utilization. Although readmission has historically been of primary interest, emergency department (ED) presentation is increasingly a point of focus. The purpose of this review was to summarize the available literature pertaining to ED visits after total hip arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty. METHODS PubMed, MEDLINE, and Embase were searched. Clinical studies reporting rate, reasons, and/or risk factors associated with ED presentation after TJA were included. Pooled return to ED rates were calculated using weighted means. RESULTS Twenty-seven studies (n = 1,484,043) were included. After TJA, the mean 30-day and 90-day rates of ED presentation were 8.1% and 10.3%, respectively. Rates were slightly higher in total knee arthroplasty vs total hip arthroplasty patients at 30 days (11.5% vs 6.5%) and 90 days (10.8% vs 9.7%). The most common reasons for ED presentation after TJA were pain (4.6%-35%), medical concerns (5.6%-24.5%), and swelling (1.4%-17.5%). Studies analyzing the timing of ED visits found that most occurred within the first 2 weeks postdischarge. Black race and Medicaid/Medicare insurance coverage were identified as risk factors associated with ED visits. CONCLUSION ED visits present a high burden for the health care system, as upward of 1 in 10 patients will return to the ED within 90 days of TJA. Future efforts should be made to develop cost-effective and patient-centered interventions that reduce preventable ED visits after TJA. As well, these rates should be taken into consideration when allocating resources for the care of TJA patients.
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- Naomi Maldonado-Rodriguez
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Arthritis Program, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Arthritis Program, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Arthritis Program, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Arthritis Program, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Fiorentino M, Mulles S, Cue L, Merchant AM, Tufariello A, Cummings D, Onwubalili K, Glass NE. High Acuity of Postoperative Consults to Emergency General Surgery at an Urban Safety Net Hospital. J Surg Res 2020; 257:50-55. [PMID: 32818784 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2020.07.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Emergency general surgery (EGS) has high rates of morbidity, mortality, and readmission. Therefore, it might be expected that an EGS service fields many consultations for postoperative patients. However, with the known overutilization of emergency department visits for nonurgent conditions, we hypothesized most postoperative consults received by an EGS service would be nonurgent and could be appropriately managed as an outpatient. METHODS We reviewed all EGS consults at a single urban safety net hospital over a 12-month period, screening for patients who had undergone surgery in the previous 12 mo. This included consultations from the emergency room and inpatient setting. Demographics, admission status, procedures performed, and other details were abstracted from the chart and Vizient reports. Consultation questions were categorized and then reviewed by an expert panel to determine if conditions could have been managed as an outpatient. RESULTS The EGS service received a total of 1112 consults, with 99 (9%) for a postoperative condition. Overall, 85% of postoperative consults were admitted after consultation, 19% underwent surgery and 21% underwent a procedure with gastroenterology or interventional radiology. Expert review classified slightly over one-third (36%) of consults as nonurgent. CONCLUSIONS Most postoperative consults seen at our urban safety net hospital represent true morbidity that required admission, intervention, or surgery. Despite this high acuity, one-third of postoperative consults could have been managed as an outpatient. Efforts to improve discharge instructions and set patient expectations could limit unnecessary postoperative emergency department visits.
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- Michele Fiorentino
- Department of Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey.
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Campbell K, Louie P, Levine B, Gililland J. Using Patient Engagement Platforms in the Postoperative Management of Patients. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2020; 13:479-484. [PMID: 32388724 PMCID: PMC7340698 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-020-09638-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this review is to contextualize the topic of patient engagement in orthopedic surgery. There will be a specific focus on patient engagement platforms and the impact on outcomes and orthopedic clinical workflows. RECENT FINDINGS In an attempt to engage patients and optimize the orthopedic perioperative surgical home, patient engagement platforms have emerged in the form of portals, mobile health applications, and chatbots. Collectively, these platforms have improved patient satisfaction scores and outcomes. Patient portals, mobile health applications, and chatbots can engage orthopedic patients and improve the effectiveness of the perioperative orthopedic surgical home. There are specific differences in these applications that should be noted and accounted for. When deciding to incorporate one of these systems into your practice, it is paramount to identify what you are looking to improve upon within your health system and choose a platform accordingly.
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- Kevin Campbell
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT USA
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Sivasundaram L, Wang JH, Kim CY, Trivedi NN, Liu RW, Voos JE, Bafus BT, Malone KJ. Emergency Department Utilization After Outpatient Hand Surgery. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2020; 28:639-649. [PMID: 32732657 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-19-00527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to identify the utilization rate and most common reasons for presentation to the emergency department (ED) after elective outpatient hand surgery and to determine preoperative risk factors for these ED visits. METHODS Patients who underwent elective hand surgery at an ambulatory surgery center between 2014 and 2015 were retrospectively evaluated using the New York and Florida State Databases. The primary outcome was all-cause 7- and 30-day ED utilization rates. Reasons for presentation to the ED were recorded and manually stratified. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify independent predictors of ED utilization. RESULTS From 2014 to 2015, 212,506 procedures were identified; the 7- and 30-day ED visit rates were 1.8% and 4.4%, respectively. Postoperative pain was the most common cause of an ED visit after outpatient hand surgery at 7 days (25.4%) and 30 days (16.1%) postoperatively. Overall, 98% of patients presenting to the ED for postoperative pain were subsequently discharged home. After controlling for confounding, comorbid congestive heart failure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, renal failure, schizophrenia, and depression were independent risk factors for an ED visit at up to 30 days postoperatively. Those with Medicare insurance were 94% more likely to present to the ED within 30 days than those with private health insurance, whereas those with Medicaid were more than three times as likely to present to the ED as those with private insurance. DISCUSSION ED utilization after outpatient hand surgery is low, with postoperative pain being the most common cause of an ED visit at all time points. Nearly 98% of patients presenting to the ED for postoperative pain are subsequently discharged home. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, Retrospective Cohort.
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- Lakshmanan Sivasundaram
- From the Department of Orthopaedics, the University Hospitals Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (Dr. Sivasundaram, Dr. Wang, Dr. Kim, Dr. Trivedi, Dr. Liu, Dr. Voos, and Dr. Malone), the Department of Orthopaedics, the University Hospitals Cleveland, Sports Medicine Institute, Cleveland, OH (Dr. Voos), and the Department of Orthopaedics, the MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH (Dr. Bafus)
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Sivasundaram L, Trivedi NN, Kim CY, Du J, Liu RW, Voos JE, Salata M. Emergency Department Utilization After Elective Hip Arthroscopy. Arthroscopy 2020; 36:1575-1583.e1. [PMID: 32109576 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2020.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 01/26/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE (1) To identify the most common reasons for presentation to the emergency department (ED) after hip arthroscopy and (2) to determine preoperative risk factors for these ED visits. METHODS Patients undergoing elective hip arthroscopy between the start of 2014 and the third quarter of 2015 were retrospectively evaluated using discharge records from New York and Florida. The primary outcome was all-cause 7-, 30-, and 90-day ED utilization. Reasons for presentation to the ED were recorded and manually stratified. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify independent predictors of ED utilization. RESULTS The overall rate of postoperative ED visits after hip arthroscopy was 1.8% at 7 days, 3.5% at 30 days, and 6.6% at 90 days. Postoperative pain was the most common reason for visiting the ED at all time points (25.4%, 23.7%, and 20.3%, respectively), followed by gastrointestinal complaints (19.5%, 15.0%, and 15.3%, respectively) and neurologic complaints (8.7%, 9.8%, and 10.5%, respectively). Female sex (relative risk [RR], 1.86; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.35-2.54; P < .001), Medicare insurance (RR, 2.39; 95% CI, 1.41-4.04; P < .001), and Medicaid insurance (RR, 3.45; 95% CI, 2.37-5.04; P < .001) were identified as independent risk factors for ED utilization at 90 days postoperatively. Of all patients who presented to the ED, only 3.9% were admitted to the hospital. CONCLUSIONS ED visits after elective hip arthroscopy are uncommon. The most common reason for a visit is postoperative pain, followed by gastrointestinal and neurologic complaints. After accounting for confounding, we found that female sex, Medicare and Medicaid insurance status, and hypertension were risk factors for all-cause ED visits at up to 90 days postoperatively. Only 4% of patients who present to the ED require inpatient hospital admission. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, retrospective cohort study.
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- Lakshmanan Sivasundaram
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.; University Hospitals Cleveland, Sports Medicine Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.; University Hospitals Cleveland, Sports Medicine Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A..
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Rogero RG, Bishop M, Erickson BJ, Seigerman D, Smith D, Sodha SC, Yeon H, Tsai J. The Utilization of Physician Cell Phone Numbers by Patients in an Orthopaedic Surgery Practice. Cureus 2020; 12:e7712. [PMID: 32431990 PMCID: PMC7233492 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.7712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introduction Orthopaedic surgeons choose to manage communication with their patients outside of official visits and interactions in a variety of ways, with some choosing to provide their personal cell phone number in order to provide patients with direct accessibility. The objective of this prospective study is to explore to what extent patients utilize the cell phone numbers of orthopaedic surgeons in the immediate period after it is provided to them. Methods Seven fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons from five different subspecialties in a single private, multi-site group each provided his/her personal cell phone number to 30 consecutive patients. The surgeon’s phone number was written down on a business card, and the surgeons themselves provided the card to the patient. Phone calls and voice mail messages received in the 30 days following the patient receiving the phone number were recorded, and the reasons for these calls were categorized as being “appropriate” (e.g. acute postoperative issues, unclear instructions) or “inappropriate” (e.g. administrative issues, medication refills, advanced imaging-related inquires). Results Two-hundred seven patients with an average age of 51.5 years were provided cell phone numbers. During the 30 days following administration of cell phone numbers to each patient, 21 patients (10.1%) made calls to their surgeons, for an average of 0.15 calls per patient. Six patients (2.9%) called their surgeons more than once. Seventeen calls (54.8%) were deemed appropriate, while 14 calls (45.2%) were inappropriate. Logistic regression analysis did not reveal patient age, sex, type of visit, or surgeon subspecialty to be independently associated with calling. Conclusion Our study has demonstrated a low rate of patient utilization of surgeon cell phone number when provided to them. If surgeons choose to provide their cell phone number to patients, we recommend specifying appropriate reasons to call in order to maximize the effectiveness of this communication method.
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- Ryan G Rogero
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, USA.,Orthopaedic Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, New York, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, New York, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, New York, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, New York, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, New York, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, New York, USA
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Ross TD, Dvorani E, Saskin R, Khoshbin A, Atrey A, Ward SE. Temporal Trends and Predictors of Thirty-Day Readmissions and Emergency Department Visits Following Total Knee Arthroplasty in Ontario Between 2003 and 2016. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:364-370. [PMID: 31732370 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Revised: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the second most common surgery performed in Canada. Understanding and improving quality metrics associated with such high-volume procedures is of utmost importance to maximize value within the healthcare system, which is a balance between cost and quality. Although rates and predictors of hospital readmission and emergency department (ED) visits following TKA have previously been described in privatized healthcare settings, few studies have evaluated trends in length of stay (LOS), hospital readmissions, and ED visits following TKA in a universal single-payer system. METHODS Using data from a provincially held and validated registry, the Institute for Clinical and Evaluative Sciences, we undertook a review of all 205,152 TKAs performed in the province of Ontario, Canada, between 2003 and 2016. We determined temporal trends in utilization, LOS, readmissions, and ED visits and evaluated patient and provider predictors of hospital readmissions and ED visits using multivariate logistic regression modeling. We also grouped and described the most common reasons for readmission and ED visits based on the available International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision and Tenth Revision coding information. RESULTS LOS decreased significantly over the study period (P < .0001), from a median of 5 days (10th percentile 3 days, 90th percentile 8 days) in 2003 to a median of 3 days (10th percentile 2 days, 90th percentile 4 days) in 2016. All-cause 30-day readmissions did not change significantly over the study period, but the rate of ED visits increased significantly over time. Predictors of 30-day readmission following TKA included older age, male gender, lower income quartile, not having a postoperative visit with a primary care physician (PCP), increased comorbidities, longer LOS, urgent or revision surgery, admission to a teaching hospital, and discharge to an inpatient rehabilitation facility. Variables that predicted increased odds of an ED visit included older age, male gender, lower income quartile, not having a postop visit with a PCP, increasing comorbidities, year of surgery, longer LOS, and revision surgery. Admission to a teaching hospital and discharge to an inpatient rehabilitation facility showed a trend toward increased odds of an ED visit. CONCLUSIONS We identified a significant increase in ED visits following TKA in Ontario between 2003 and 2016, with no corresponding increase in hospital readmissions despite a significant temporal trend toward shorter LOS. Predictors of ED visits and readmissions were similar, including male gender, lower income, higher comorbidities, and lacking a PCP visit postoperatively. Increased rates of ED visits following TKA in Ontario represent a quality problem, as they are associated with increased cost to the public healthcare system without any substantial benefit. Interventions aimed at redirecting patients from the ED for minor postoperative concerns should be investigated, as this is likely to improve care by reducing costs, improving efficiency, and enhancing patient experience.
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- Tayler D Ross
- School of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Modern instant messaging platform for postoperative follow-up of patients after total joint arthroplasty may reduce re-admission rate. J Orthop Surg Res 2019; 14:464. [PMID: 31881893 PMCID: PMC6935083 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-019-1407-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Follow-up after artificial joint replacement greatly helps achieve surgical outcomes. Mobile internet technology and mobile terminal equipment may increase the effectiveness of artificial joint replacement. However, only a few studies have evaluated the effectiveness of this technology. We aimed to analyze the reasons and outcomes of patients who used the instant messaging platform after undergoing artificial joint replacement. METHODS Among the 548 cases of arthroplasty (250 hips, 298 knees) performed between December 2015 and June 2018 in the Department of Joint Surgery of our institution; 358 (164 hip joints, 194 knee joints) participated in instant messaging platform consultation, whereas the remaining 190 (86 hip joints, 104 knee joints) participated in traditional telephone consultation, as a control group. Follow-up time was from December 2015 to August 2018 (follow-up period was 2-32 months). Data on age, sex, type of surgery, date of surgery, date of discharge, and length of hospital stay were collected from electronic medical records. RESULTS We analyzed the consultation contents of 358 patients who participated in instant messaging platform consultation. Counseling was mainly related to pain (13.6%), appointment review (12.4%), activity problems (10.5%), and incision problems (8.9%). Most problems were resolved through online guidance, with 8.4% of patients requiring only outpatient treatment and 2.5% of patients requiring rehospitalization. A total of 190 patients were followed up through traditional telephone consultation; 6.8% of patients required outpatient department treatment and 7.4% were eventually re-admitted. CONCLUSION The instant messaging platform consultation service effectively informs patients of potential postoperative problems and helps resolve them. It allows early detection and management of postoperative adverse events, including problems related to medication, wound, and activity, thereby effectively reducing readmission rate.
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Effect of Postoperative Telephone Calls on Patient Satisfaction and Scar Satisfaction After Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Dermatol Surg 2019; 45:1459-1464. [DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000001913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Saku SA, Mäkinen TJ, Madanat R. Reasons and Risk Factors for Delayed Discharge After Total Knee Arthroplasty Using an Opioid-Sparing Discharge Protocol. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:2365-2370. [PMID: 31248710 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.05.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Revised: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In this study, we aimed to assess the length of hospital stay after total knee arthroplasty in a European healthcare setting. We also aimed to investigate risk factors and reasons for delayed discharge when using an opioid-sparing fast-track protocol. METHODS From our institutional database, we retrospectively identified all primary elective unilateral total knee arthroplasties performed during January to December 2015. Both patient-related and surgery-related variables were collected from our databases. Risk factors were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression analysis. RESULTS The median length of stay (LOS) was 3 days. Independent risk factors for delayed discharge were higher age, higher American Society of Anesthesiologists score, general anesthesia, surgery performed toward the end of the week, longer duration of surgery, longer stay in the post-anesthesia care unit, and shorter preoperative walking distance. The main reasons for delayed discharge were delayed functional recovery and pain. CONCLUSION This study identified several independent risk factors for an LOS longer than 3 days. These risk factors add to the current knowledge on which patients have an increased risk of prolonged LOS, and which patients should be targeted when striving to further reduce the LOS.
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- Sami A Saku
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Kee JR, Edwards PK, Barnes CL, Foster SE, Mears SC. After-Hours Calls in a Joint Replacement Practice. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:1303-1306. [PMID: 30956045 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.02.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Revised: 02/21/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Early discharge after joint arthroplasty requires additional resources to manage patients safely after surgery. Patient concerns must be addressed during nonbusiness hours to keep patients out of the emergency department and avoid readmissions. The goal of our study was to determine how type of system is utilized in a busy early discharge joint replacement practice. METHODS In our total joint program, we have utilized a Google phone number to give patients access to a member of the surgical team after business hours and on weekends. The duration, chief complaint, and resolution of from the phone calls were collected prospectively for 3 months (July 3, 2017-October 3, 2017). RESULTS Sixty-eight calls were received from 55 patients during the 3-month study period. Three hundred twenty-five cases were performed. The average duration of a call was 3.9 minutes. The average length of time from surgery to call was 17.5 days (range 0-442 days). Suboptimal health literacy was associated with increased calls within the first week after surgery (odds ratio = 4.1, 95% confidence interval = 1.2-14.5, P = .022). A chief complaint of pain was associated with primary versus revision surgery. (odds ratio = 3.23, 95% confidence interval = 1.08-9.86). DISCUSSION An "after-hours" telephone contact service with a member of the surgical team may help avoid unnecessary emergency department visits. About one phone call was received per day, with an average duration of 3.9 minutes per call. These additional resources are necessary to maintain patient safety and satisfaction in early discharge joint replacement.
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- James R Kee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
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Sah A. Considerations for Office and Staff Protocols for Outpatient Joint Replacement. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:S44-S45. [PMID: 30711370 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2018] [Accepted: 01/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Elements of a successful comprehensive joint replacement program include preoperative education, joint class or camps, office support, and follow-up staff and systems. To meet the demand for consistent and safe outpatient joint replacement discharges, these elements must be optimized and, in many cases, enhanced beyond standard procedures. The office and staff protocols that support the outpatient joint replacement patient before and after surgery are as important as the surgery itself. There are unique consequences, or "ripple effects", of speeding patient recovery after joint replacement surgery and proceeding to early discharges. By understanding these differences and by being proactive, rather than reactive, the enhanced protocols can provide a safe and successful outpatient experience.
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Shah RP, Karas V, Berger RA. Rapid Discharge and Outpatient Total Joint Arthroplasty Introduce a Burden of Care to the Surgeon. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:1307-1311. [PMID: 31031153 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.03.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2019] [Revised: 03/03/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Rapid-pathway outpatient (OTJA) and one-night inpatient (ITJA) arthroplasty require close follow-up by the surgeon. We quantify and characterize the total perioperative touches required in the first 7 days, and compare OTJA and ITJA patients. METHODS We reviewed 103 consecutive primary total joint arthroplasty (TJA) patients from April 2014 without exclusion; all patients were discharged either within 5 hours or the morning after surgery. All telephone and office visits during the first 7 days following surgery were studied. Specialized outpatient TJA education was included. We measured the frequency, duration, and subject matter of phone calls. Simple Poisson regression analysis and t-tests were used to determine significance. RESULTS None of the 103 rapid pathway patients were lost to follow-up. Average age was 61.2 years (range 26.9-83.0), with 49 females (47.6%), 78 total knee arthroplasties, average Charlson Comorbidity Index score of 2.1, and average body mass index of 29.5 kg/m2. There were 253 touches required, averaging 2.5/patient. One hundred sixty were outgoing phone calls by the surgical team and 93 were incoming calls from patients. The average duration of each call was 4.74 minutes (SD 3.7). The entire group required 19 hours and 35 minutes of telephone contact. After including specialized education time, this cohort required 83.1 hours of clinical time, or 48.4 minutes per patient. CONCLUSION Postoperative care after rapid pathway TJA requires a significant burden of resources, shifted from the hospital to the surgeon. We found that both rapid pathway groups require similar work by the surgeon's team. This additional work should be considered by policymakers.
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- Roshan P Shah
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Adult Reconstruction, Chicago Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Rush University Medical Center, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago, IL
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The Main Predictors of Length of Stay After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Patient-Related or Procedure-Related Risk Factors. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2019; 101:1093-1101. [PMID: 31220026 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.18.00758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Often, differences in length of stay after total knee arthroplasty are solely attributed to patient factors. Therefore, our aim was to determine the influence of patient-related and procedure or structural-related risk factors as predictors of length of stay after total knee arthroplasty. METHODS A prospective cohort of 4,509 patients (54.6% of whom had Medicare for insurance) underwent primary total knee arthroplasty across 4 facilities in a single health-care system (from January 1, 2016, to September 30, 2017). Risk factors were categorized as patient-related risk factors (demographic characteristics, smoking status, Veterans RAND 12 Item Health Survey Mental Component Summary score [VR-12 MCS], Charlson Comorbidity Index, surgical indication, Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score [KOOS], deformity, range of motion, and discharge location probability assessed by a nomogram predicting location after arthroplasty) or as procedure or structural-related risk factors (hospital site, surgeon, day of the week when the surgical procedure was performed, implant type, and surgical procedure start time). Multivariable cumulative link (proportional odds logistic regression) models were built to identify significant predictors from candidate risk factors for 1-day, 2-day, and ≥3-day length of stay. Performance was compared between a model containing patient-related risk factors only and a model with both patient-related and procedure or structural-related risk factors, utilizing the Akaike information criterion (AIC) and internally validated concordance probabilities (C-index) for discriminating a 1-day length of stay compared with >1-day length of stay. RESULTS Patient-related risk factors were significant predictors of length of stay (p < 0.05). A longer length of stay was predicted by older age, higher body mass index (BMI), higher Charlson Comorbidity Index, lower VR-12 MCS, and female sex. However, when the procedure or structural factors were added to the patients' risk factors, the AIC decreased by approximately 1,670 units. This indicates that procedure or structural-related risk factors provide clinically relevant improvement in explaining length of stay in addition to patient-related risk factors. CONCLUSIONS Despite patient-related factors such as age, sex, and comorbidities providing substantial predictive value for length of stay after total knee arthroplasty, the main driving predictors of single-day length of stay after total knee arthroplasty were procedure or structural-related factors, including hospital site and surgeon. Understanding the risk factors that affect outcomes after total knee arthroplasty provides the opportunity to influence and potentially modify them favorably to optimize care.
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Reducing Length of Stay Does Not Increase Emergency Room Visits or Readmissions in Patients Undergoing Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasties. J Arthroplasty 2018; 33:2381-2386. [PMID: 29656979 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.03.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2018] [Revised: 02/20/2018] [Accepted: 03/17/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Total hip and total knee arthroplasty (total joint arthroplasty [TJA]) are 2 of the most common elective surgeries. Identifying which patients are at highest risk for emergency room (ER) visits or readmissions within 90 days of surgery and the reasons for return are crucial to formulate ways to decrease these visits and improve patient outcomes. METHODS This is a retrospective review of a consecutive series of 7466 unilateral primary TJA performed from July 2013 to June 2017; any patients who had an ER visit or readmission in the first 90 days after surgery were identified, and a detailed chart review was performed. Patients discharged home or to rehab were analyzed separately. RESULTS Three hundred thirty-six (4.5%) patients had 380 ER visits and 250 (3.3%) patients had 291 readmissions in the first 90 days after TJA. Patients returning to the ER were equivalent to those who did not. Patients who went to a rehab facility on discharge were significantly more likely to be readmitted (P = .000). Patients who were readmitted had a higher American Society of Anesthesiologists score (P = .000). Length of stay decreased over the study period from 2.66 days to 1.63 days, while the number of unplanned interventions remained steady. Pain and swelling was the most common reason for return for ER visits (33.2%) and readmissions (14.1%). CONCLUSION The overall number of unplanned interventions after TJA in this population was low and remained consistent over time despite decreasing length of stay. Patients who went to rehab were more likely to experience readmission. The majority of unplanned interventions occurred in the first 4 weeks after surgery.
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CORR Insights®: Does Orthopaedic Outpatient Care Reduce Emergency Department Utilization After Total Joint Arthroplasty? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2018; 476:1663-1664. [PMID: 29757763 PMCID: PMC6259765 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000000357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Saku SA, Madanat R, Mäkinen TJ. Reply to Comment on Saku et al.: Reasons and risk factors for ninety day re-admission following primary total knee arthroplasty in a high-volume centre. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2018; 42:1423-1424. [PMID: 29616295 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-018-3923-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Sami A Saku
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, PL 900, Sairaalakatu 1, 00029 HUS, Vantaa, Finland.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, PL 900, Sairaalakatu 1, 00029 HUS, Vantaa, Finland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, PL 900, Sairaalakatu 1, 00029 HUS, Vantaa, Finland
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