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Andrés-Peiró JV, Pujol O, Altayó-Carulla M, Castellanos-Alonso S, Reverté-Vinaixa MM, Teixidor-Serra J, Tomàs-Hernández J, Selga-Marsà J, García-Sánchez Y, Molero-García V, Joshi-Jubert N, Minguell-Monyart J. Predictors of first-year postoperative complications after fixation of low-energy ankle fractures: A single-center, retrospective cohort study of 663 consecutive fractures. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2024; 68:363-372. [PMID: 38043738 DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2023.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Rotational ankle fractures are common, have diverse personalities and affect both robust and fragile patients. Postoperative complications are frequent, creating a sizeable economic burden. The primary purpose of this study was to expand current knowledge on predictors of postoperative complications after low-energy ankle fracture fixation. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective single-center cohort study was completed of patients undergoing internal fixation OF low-energy ankle fractures. The primary outcome was first-year postoperative complications, classified as major (surgical) or minor (non-surgical). Data on patients, their injuries, and treatments were collected. To identify potential predictors of outcomes, logistic regression methods were used, with a backward-stepwise method used for model fitting. RESULTS In total, 663 patients of median age 59 years were analyzed. We found a high rate of complications (28.4%), with wound-healing issues and infections predominant. Overall, 14.8% had minor complications, while 13.6% required an unplanned reoperation. On multivariable analysis, the most consistent predictors of complications were older age (OR=1.02 per year), longer operating time (3.32 per hour), and smoking (2.91). CONCLUSIONS Older patients and smokers who sustain fractures requiring more complex surgery are at higher risk of postoperative complications.
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- J-V Andrés-Peiró
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
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Andrés-Peiró JV, Pujol O, Altayó-Carulla M, Castellanos-Alonso S, Reverté-Vinaixa MM, Teixidor-Serra J, Tomàs-Hernández J, Selga-Marsà J, García-Sánchez Y, Molero-García V, Joshi-Jubert N, Minguell-Monyart J. Predictors of first-year postoperative complications after fixation of low-energy ankle fractures: A single-center, retrospective cohort study of 663 consecutive fractures. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2024; 68:T363-T372. [PMID: 38325573 DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2024.01.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Rotational ankle fractures are common, have diverse personalities and affect both robust and fragile patients. Postoperative complications are frequent, creating a sizeable economic burden. The primary purpose of this study was to expand current knowledge on predictors of postoperative complications after low-energy ankle fracture fixation. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective single-center cohort study was completed of patients undergoing internal fixation OF low-energy ankle fractures. The primary outcome was first-year postoperative complications, classified as major (surgical) or minor (non-surgical). Data on patients, their injuries, and treatments were collected. To identify potential predictors of outcomes, logistic regression methods were used, with a backward-stepwise method used for model fitting. RESULTS In total, 663 patients of median age 59 years were analysed. We found a high rate of complications (28.4%), with wound-healing issues and infections predominant. Overall, 14.8% had minor complications, while 13.6% required an unplanned reoperation. On multivariable analysis, the most consistent predictors of complications were older age (OR: 1.02 per year), longer operating time (3.32 per hour), and smoking (2.91). CONCLUSIONS Older patients and smokers who sustain fractures requiring more complex surgery are at higher risk of postoperative complications.
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- J-V Andrés-Peiró
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España
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- Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Departmeng of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, España
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Chen M, Raji Y, Sivasundaram L, Voos JE. Risk Factors of Emergency Department Utilization After Outpatient Surgery for Sports-Related Injuries. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2024; 32:611-626. [PMID: 38147678 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-22-00715] [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: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to identify the most common reasons for and risk factors associated with postoperative emergency department (ED) utilization after orthopaedic procedures for sports-related injuries. METHODS Using the 2014 to 2016 New York and Florida State Databases from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, outpatient procedures for sports-related injuries were identified. Patient records were tracked across care settings within each state to determine the rate and reasons of postoperative ED utilization within 90 days after the index surgery. Multiple logistic regression models were used to identify risk factors associated with ED visits at 0 to 7 days, 8 to 30 days, 31 to 90 days postoperatively. RESULTS A total of 28,192 surgery visits for sports-related injuries were identified, with knee arthroscopy with partial meniscectomy (18.48%) and arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (17.04%) as the two most common procedures treating sports injuries. The overall postoperative ED utilization rates were 1.6% (0 to 7 days postoperative), 1.3% (8 to 30 days) and 2.1% (31 to 90 days). The main cause of ED visits was markedly different during each postoperative period: mainly musculoskeletal pain (36.3%) during 0 to 7 days, either musculoskeletal pain (17%) or injury (16.6%) during 8 to 30 days, and injury (24.2%) during 31 to 90 days. Sports with the highest ED utilization in descending order were basketball, football, ice/snow sports, walking/running, cycling, and soccer. Relative to open procedures, arthroscopic procedures were 0.71 times as likely to result in a postoperative ED visit. Independent predictors of ED utilization up to 90 days postoperatively included renal failure, chronic pulmonary disease, psychosis, diabetes, and alcohol abuse. DISCUSSION Rate of ED utilization after outpatient surgery for sports-related injuries is low (<2.2%), with postoperative musculoskeletal pain and reinjury as the two most common causes, highlighting the importance of postoperative pain management and injury prevention. Arthroscopic procedures showed markedly lower ED utilization compared with open surgery, although not indicative of overall superiority. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III, Retrospective Cohort Study.
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- Mingda Chen
- From the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH (Chen, and Voos), the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH (Raji and Voos), and the Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL (Sivasundaram)
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Fischer FS, Shahzad H, Khan SN, Quatman CE. Ankle fracture surgery in patients experiencing homelessness: a national evaluation of one-year rates of reoperation. OTA Int 2024; 7:e335. [PMID: 38757142 PMCID: PMC11098169 DOI: 10.1097/oi9.0000000000000335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Objectives To evaluate the impact of homelessness on surgical outcomes following ankle fracture surgery. Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting Mariner claims database. Patients/Participants Patients older than 18 years who underwent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of ankle fractures between 2010 and 2021. A total of 345,759 patients were included in the study. Intervention Study patients were divided into two cohorts (homeless and nonhomeless) based on whether their patient record contained International Classification of Disease (ICD)-9 or ICD-10 codes for homelessness/inadequate housing. Main Outcome Measures One-year rates of reoperation for amputation, irrigation and debridement, repeat ORIF, repair of nonunion/malunion, and implant removal in isolation. Results Homeless patients had significantly higher odds of undergoing amputation (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.59, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.08-2.27, P = 0.014), irrigation and debridement (aOR 1.22, 95% CI 1.08-1.37, P < 0.001), and repeat ORIF (aOR 1.16, 95% CI 1.00-1.35, P = 0.045). Implant removal was less common in homeless patients (aOR 0.65, 95% CI 0.59-0.72, P < 0.001). There was no significant difference between homeless and nonhomeless patients in the rate of nonunion/malunion repair (aOR 0.87, 95% CI 0.63-1.18, P = 0.41). Conclusions Homelessness is a significant risk factor for worse surgical outcomes following ankle fracture surgery. The findings of this study warrant future research to identify gaps in surgical fracture care for patients with housing insecurity and underscore the importance of developing interventions to advance health equity for this vulnerable patient population. Level of Evidence Prognostic Level III.
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- Fielding S. Fischer
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH and Department of Emergency Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH and Department of Emergency Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH and Department of Emergency Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH and Department of Emergency Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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Ratnasamy PP, Halperin SJ, Dhodapkar MM, Rubin LE, Grauer JN. Emergency Department Visits Following Patellofemoral Arthroplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev 2023; 7:01979360-202311000-00004. [PMID: 37947430 PMCID: PMC10635600 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-23-00054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Readmissions are a typical postoperative metric; however, postoperative emergency department (ED) utilization also negatively affects patient care. Few studies have explored this metric after patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA); thus, we investigated the incidence, timing, predictive factors, and reasons for ED utilization within 90 days after PFA. METHODS Using the 2010 to 2021 PearlDiver M151Ortho data set, a national billing claims database containing information of over 151 million US orthopaedic patients across all payer types, the study examined weekly ED visits up to 90 days after PFA and conducted univariate and multivariate analyses to identify predictive factors. RESULTS Of 7765 PFA patients, 11.2% (922) had ED visits within 90 days, with 46.7% (431) occurring in the first 3 weeks. Independent predictors of ED utilization included younger age (OR 1.40 per decade decrease), higher Elixhauser Comorbidity Index (OR 1.44 per 2-point increase), surgery in the South or Midwest (OR 1.27 and 1.31), and Medicaid insurance (OR 1.74). Postoperative pain accounted for 50.6% of visits. CONCLUSIONS 11.2% of PFA patients visited the ED within 90 days, primarily for postoperative pain. Younger, more comorbid, and Medicaid-insured patients were most likely to use the ED. This study suggests the need for targeted perioperative pain management to reduce ED utilization after PFA.
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- Philip P Ratnasamy
- From the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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Baumfeld T, Burgos V, Souza V, Pires RE, Campos T, Baumfeld D. Ankle fractures malreduction rate and its causes in two Brazilian tertiary training hospitals. Injury 2023; 54 Suppl 6:110811. [PMID: 38143130 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.05.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Ankle fractures are one of the most frequent injuries managed by any trauma surgeon. Literature has shown that adequate reduction is of utmost importance to achieve satisfactory functional outcomes. However, malreduction rates remain high worldwide. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the quality of ankle fracture reduction in two major trauma centers in a large Brazilian city and to analyze the factors associated with malreduction METHODS: Epidemiologic data of 382 patients (189 men; 193 women) aged between 7 and 87 years who underwent osteosynthesis of the ankle in two trauma centers in a large Brazilian city. Electronic clinical records, preoperative and immediate postoperative radiographs in anteroposterior (AP), lateral and mortise views were evaluated. Pettrone's criteria were used to evaluate the quality of ankle fractures reduction. All radiographs were independently evaluated by two foot and ankle senior surgeons RESULTS: Overall, malreduction rate was 22.2%. Forty-seven (55.2%) fractures classified as malreduced had medial malleolar displacement The results showed three factors that significantly affected the quality of reduction (p<0.05), patients over 60 years, open fractures and fracture-dislocations. Patients aged over 60 years were twice more likely to have poor reduction of ankle fractures than younger ones. The risk of poor fracture reduction among those individuals with open fractures is 2.15 times greater than among patients with closed injuries. Fracture-dislocation imposed a 2.7 higher risk for malreduction DISCUSSION: We found a malreduction rate below most series previously published. Further results agree with the literature. Elderly people aged over 60 years, fracture dislocations and open fractures are associated with worse results, influencing the quality of the reduction, clinical outcomes, and the development of post-traumatic arthrosis CONCLUSION: Ankle fractures malreduction are associated with higher age, open fractures, and fracture-dislocations.
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) - Brazil
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Ninety-Day Emergency Department Visits After Ankle Fracture Surgery. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2023; 31:e51-e57. [PMID: 36548157 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-22-00484] [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: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Emergency department (ED) visits after orthopaedic procedures such as ankle fracture open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) have received less attention than other outcomes. This study analyzed 90-day ED visits after ankle fracture surgery in a national database to better characterize the incidence, timing, risk factors, and reasons. METHODS Ankle fractures undergoing ORIF were extracted from the PearlDiver M91Ortho 2010 to 2020Q3 data set. Patients were excluded for age younger than 18 years, presence of concomitant fractures, and <90 days of database follow-up. Patient age, sex, Elixhauser Comorbidity Index score, region of the country, and insurance plan were analyzed as predictors for 90-day ED utilization using multivariate logistic regression. Incidence of readmissions and incidence, timing, risk factors, and reasons for ED visits were determined. RESULTS Of 87,662 ankle fracture ORIF patients identified, ED visits were noted within 90 days of surgery for 10,087 (11.5%) while 4,030 (4.6%) were readmitted. One ED visit was noted for 6,102 patients, two visits for 2,654, three visits for 787, and more than three visits for 544. The greatest weekly incidence of ED visits was observed in weeks 1 and 2, with 2.9% and 3.1% of the entire cohort visiting in each week respectively. Factors independently associated with 90-day ED utilization included younger age (odds ratio [OR] 1.21 per decade decrease, P < 0.001), greater Elixhauser Comorbidity Index score (OR 1.40 per two-point increase, P < 0.001), and Medicaid insurance (OR 1.92, P < 0.001). In the first two postoperative weeks, 71% of ED visits were attributed to issues directly involving the surgical site while in subsequent weeks, most visits did not involve the surgical site (65%). DISCUSSION Many patients visit the ED after ankle fracture surgery. The greatest ED utilization was during the first two postoperative weeks, and reasons for visits were defined. These findings have implications for optimizing care pathways and targeting resource allocation.
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Ratnasamy PP, Kammien AJ, Gouzoulis MJ, Oh I, Grauer JN. Emergency Department Visits Within 90 Days of Total Ankle Replacement. FOOT & ANKLE ORTHOPAEDICS 2022; 7:24730114221134255. [PMID: 36324696 PMCID: PMC9619275 DOI: 10.1177/24730114221134255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background Total ankle replacement (TAR) utilization in the United States has steeply increased in recent decades. Emergency department (ED) visits following TAR impacts patient satisfaction and health care costs and warrant exploration. Methods This retrospective cohort study utilized the 2010 to 2019 M91Ortho PearlDiver data set to identify TAR patients with at least 90 days of follow-up. PearlDiver contains billing claims data across all sites of care throughout the United States for all indications for care. Patient factors extracted included age, sex, Elixhauser Comorbidity Index (ECI), region of the country in which surgery was performed, insurance plan, and postoperative hospital length of stay. Ninety-day postoperative ED visit incidence, timing, frequency, and primary diagnoses were identified and compared to 1-year postoperative ED visit baseline data. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to determine risk factors for ED visits. Results Of 5930 TAR patients identified, ED visits within 90 days were noted for 497 (8.4%) patients. Of all ED visits, 32.0% occurred within 2 weeks following surgery. Multivariate analysis revealed several predictors of ED utilization: younger age (odds ratio [OR] 1.35 per decade decrease), female sex (OR 1.20), higher ECI (OR 1.32 per 2-point increase), TAR performed in the western US (OR 1.34), and Medicaid coverage (OR 2.70; 1.71-4.22 relative to Medicare) (P < .05 each). Surgical site issues comprised 78.0% of ED visits, with surgical site pain (57.0%) as the most common problem. Conclusion Of 5930 TAR patients, 8.4% returned to the ED within 90 days of surgery, with predisposing demographic factors identified. The highest incidence of ED visits was in the first 2 postoperative weeks, and surgical site pain was the most common reason. Pain management pathways following TAR should be able to be adjusted to minimize the occurrence of postoperative ED visits, thereby improving patient experiences and decreasing health care utilization/costs. Level of Evidence Level III, retrospective cohort study.
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- Philip P. Ratnasamy
- Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- Jonathan N. Grauer, MD, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, 47 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510, USA.
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Yang Z, Song K, Lin H, Li C, Ding N. Factors Associated with Emergency Department Length of Stay in Critically Ill Patients: A Single-Center Retrospective Study. Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e931286. [PMID: 34333509 PMCID: PMC8336256 DOI: 10.12659/msm.931286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Length of stay (LOS) in the emergency department (ED) should be measured and evaluated comprehensively as an important indicator of hospital emergency service. In this study, we aimed to analyze clinical characteristics of critically ill patients admitted to the ED and identify the factors associated with LOS. MATERIAL AND METHODS All patients with level 1 and level 2 of the Emergency Severity Index who were admitted to the ED from January 2018 to December 2019 were included in this retrospective study. The patients were divided into 2 groups: LOS ≥4 h and LOS <4 h. Variables were comprehensively analyzed and compared between the 2 groups. RESULTS A total of 19 616 patients, including 7269 patients in the LOS ≥4 h group and 12 347 patients in the LOS <4 group, were included. Advanced age, admission in winter and during the night shift, and diseases excluding nervous system diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and trauma were associated with higher risk of LOS. Nervous system diseases, cardiovascular diseases, trauma, and procedures including tracheal intubation, surgery, percutaneous coronary intervention, and thrombolysis were associated with lower risk of LOS. CONCLUSIONS Prolonged LOS in the ED was associated with increased age and admission in winter and during the night shift, while shortened LOS was associated with nervous system diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and trauma, as well as with procedures including tracheal intubation, surgery, percutaneous coronary intervention, and thrombolysis. Our findings can serve as a guide for ED physicians to individually evaluate patient condition and allocate medical resources more effectively.
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- Zhiwei Yang
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Changsha Central Hospital, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Changsha Central Hospital, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Changsha Central Hospital, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Changsha Central Hospital, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Changsha Central Hospital, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China (mainland)
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