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Kiritsis NR, Harris MS, Reiter CR, Ernst BS, Satalich JR, Wyatt PB, O'Neill CN, Vap AR. Evaluating the risk of return to the operating room across all elective orthopaedic procedures. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:328. [PMID: 38825677 PMCID: PMC11145881 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04814-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Although elective procedures have life-changing potential, all surgeries come with an inherent risk of reoperation. There is a gap in knowledge investigating the risk of reoperation across orthopaedics. We aimed to identify the elective orthopaedic procedures with the highest rate of unplanned reoperation and the reasons for these procedures having such high reoperation rates. METHODS Patients in the NSQIP database were identified using CPT and ICD-10 codes. We isolated 612,815 orthopaedics procedures from 2018 to 2020 and identified the 10 CPT codes with the greatest rate of unplanned return to the operating room. For each index procedure, we identified the ICD-10 codes for the reoperation procedure and categorized them into infection, mechanical failure, fracture, wound disruption, hematoma or seroma, nerve pathology, other, and unspecified. RESULTS Below knee amputation (BKA) (CPT 27880) had the highest reoperation rate of 6.92% (37 of 535 patients). Posterior-approach thoracic (5.86%) or cervical (4.14%) arthrodesis and cervical laminectomy (3.85%), revision total hip arthroplasty (5.23%), conversion to total hip arthroplasty (4.33%), and revision shoulder arthroplasty (4.22%) were among the remaining highest reoperation rates. The overall leading causes of reoperation were infection (30.1%), mechanical failure (21.1%), and hematoma or seroma (9.4%) for the 10 procedures with the highest reoperation rates. CONCLUSIONS This study successfully identified the elective orthopaedic procedures with the highest 30-day return to OR rates. These include BKA, posterior thoracic and cervical spinal arthrodesis, revision hip arthroplasty, revision total shoulder arthroplasty, and cervical laminectomy. With this data, we can identify areas across orthopaedics in which revising protocols may improve patient outcomes and limit the burden of reoperations on patients and the healthcare system. Future studies should focus on the long-term physical and financial impact that these reoperations may have on patients and hospital systems. LEVEL OF CLINICAL EVIDENCE IV.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nicholas R Kiritsis
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine, 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157, USA.
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- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, 1000 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, 1000 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, 1200 E Broad St, 9th Floor, Box 980153, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, 1200 E Broad St, 9th Floor, Box 980153, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, 1000 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Health System, 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC, 27710, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, 1200 E Broad St, 9th Floor, Box 980153, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA
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Dance S, Quan T, Parel PM, Farley BJ, Tabaie S. Pediatric Hip Dysplasia Surgery Outcomes by Pediatric Versus Nonpediatric Orthopedists. Cureus 2024; 16:e55951. [PMID: 38469367 PMCID: PMC10926935 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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Objectives Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) encompasses a spectrum of abnormalities in the immature hip. Surgical intervention is indicated if conservative management fails. Despite the increased supply of pediatric orthopedic surgeons (POSs) over the last few decades, there continues to be a maldistribution of surgeons. The purpose of this study is to determine outcomes following surgical management of hip dysplasia by POSs compared to non-pediatric orthopedic surgeons. Methods Pediatric patients who underwent surgical treatment for hip dysplasia from 2012 to 2019 were identified using a large national database. Patient demographics, comorbidities, and postoperative complications were compared by pediatric versus nonpediatric-trained orthopedic surgeons. Bivariate and multivariable regression analyses were performed. Results Of the 10,780 pediatric patients who underwent hip dysplasia surgery, 10,206 patients (94.7%) were operated on by a POS, whereas 574 (5.3%) were operated on by a non-pediatric orthopedic surgeon. POSs were more likely to operate on patients with a higher American Society of Anesthesiologists class (p<0.001) and those with a greater number of medical comorbidities, including cardiac (p=0.001), gastrointestinal (p=0.017), and neurological (p<0.001). Following analysis using multivariable regression models to control for patient baseline characteristics, there were no differences in any postoperative complications between patients treated by pediatric-trained and nonpediatric-trained orthopedic surgeons. Conclusions Compared to non-pediatric orthopedic surgeons, POSs were more likely to operate on younger patients with increased medical comorbidities. However, there were no differences in postoperative complications following surgical management for DDH in patients treated by nonpediatric and pediatric orthopedic surgeons.
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- Sarah Dance
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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Chiu AK, Quan T, Kraft D, Tabaie S. Risk Factors for 30-Day Unplanned Re-Operation in Pediatric Upper Extremity Surgery: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP)-Pediatric Analysis. Cureus 2023; 15:e38140. [PMID: 37122977 PMCID: PMC10131258 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.38140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Introduction The unplanned re-operation rate has been used as one marker of procedure quality in numerous surgical sub-fields. The purpose of this study was to determine independent risk factors for unplanned re-operations within 30 days following pediatric upper extremity surgery. Methods Pediatric patients who had a primary upper extremity procedure from 2012 to 2019 were identified in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Pediatric database. The procedures included percutaneous fixation of supracondylar humerus fractures, open treatment of humeral condylar fractures, tendon sheath incision, repair of syndactyly, and reconstruction of polydactyly. Patients were categorized by those who had unplanned return to the operating room within 30 days and patients who did not. Patient demographics, clinical characteristics, and medical co-morbidities were evaluated for their association with re-operation using bivariate and multivariate analysis. Results A total of 27,536 pediatric patients underwent primary upper extremity surgeries; of these, 290 (1.1%) required an unplanned re-operation. After controlling for potential confounding variables on multivariable regression analysis, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class III-V (OR 15.89; p<0.001), inpatient procedure (OR 1.29; p=0.044), emergent/urgent triage (OR 3.75; p<0.001), longer operative time (OR 1.01; p<0.001), and prolonged hospital stay (OR 1.01; p=0.010) were independent predictors for re-operation. Conclusion This study demonstrates that the national rate of 30-day unplanned re-operation in pediatric upper extremity surgeries is low overall. The greatest risk factors for unplanned re-operation were ASA class III-V, inpatient setting, emergent/urgent triage, longer operative time, and prolonged hospital stay. This knowledge can help further improve patient outcomes through risk stratification and preoperative planning.
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- Anthony K Chiu
- Orthopaedic Surgery, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, D.C., USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, D.C., USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C., USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's National Hospital, Washington, D.C., USA
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Ling K, Kashanchi KI, VanHelmond T, Nazemi A, Kim M, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Readmission, Reoperation, and Non-home Discharge Rates in Patients Receiving Surgical Treatment for Proximal Humerus Fractures. JSES Int 2022; 6:573-580. [PMID: 35813141 PMCID: PMC9264000 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2022.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) are generally surgically treated with open reduction internal fixation (ORIF), hemiarthroplasty (HA), or total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). Diverse fracture patterns and a high prevalence in the elderly population make it difficult to establish objective guidelines for the decision to undergo surgical treatment. The purpose of this study was to investigate risk factors associated with readmission, reoperation, and nonhome discharge following ORIF, HA, and TSA for PHFs. Methods Data on all patients who underwent ORIF, TSA, or HA for treatment of closed PHF between 2015 and 2017 were obtained by querying the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement database. Rates of postoperative readmission, nonhome discharge, and reoperation within 30 days were collected. Multivariate logistic regression was employed to identify predictors of readmission, nonhome discharge, and reoperation. Results A total of 2825 patients were included in this study: 1829 underwent ORIF, 707 underwent TSA, and 289 underwent HA. The significant predictors for readmission were having an American Society of Anesthesiologists class ≥ 3 (odds ratio [OR] 1.95, P = .003) and being of dependent functional status (OR 3.15, P < .001). The significant predictors for reoperation were male sex (OR 2.41, P < .001) and dependent functional status (OR 2.92, P = .006). The significant predictors for nonhome discharge were age 66-80 years (OR 7.00, P < .001), age ≥ 81 years (OR 16.31, P < .001), American Society of Anesthesiologists ≥3 (OR 2.34, P < .001), dependent functional status (OR 2.48, P < .001), and inpatient status (OR 3.32, P < .001). TSA showed slightly higher rates of nonhome discharge than HA and ORIF. Conclusion Significant risk factors for readmission, reoperation, and nonhome discharge within 30 days following surgical treatment for PHF were identified. Additionally, TSA was significantly associated with nonhome discharge compared with HA and ORIF.
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- Kenny Ling
- Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
- Corresponding author: Edward D. Wang, MD, Department of Orthopaedics, Stony Brook University Hospital, HSC T-18, Room 080, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8181, USA.
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