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Publication Name World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID 42572
Country/Territory United States
Category Orthopedics
Manuscript Type Retrospective Study
Article Title Socio-demographic factors impact time to discharge following total knee arthroplasty
Manuscript Source Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List Ugonna N Ihekweazu, Garrett H Sohn, Mitzi S Laughlin, Robin N Goytia, Vasillios Mathews, Gregory W Stocks, Anay R Patel and Mark R Brinker
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author Mitzi S Laughlin, PhD, Senior Researcher, Fondren Orthopedic Research Institute, Fondren Orthopedic Group, 7401 S. Main Street, Houston, Texas 77030, United States. mitzi.laughlin@fondren.com
Key Words Total knee replacement; Total knee arthroplasty; Cost; Risk factors; Length of stay
Core Tip In an effort to decrease post-operative length of stay (LOS), many institutions continue to develop optimal discharge pathways. Since LOS is dependent upon many variables, we sought to define which socio-demographic factors influence LOS in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Six factors were found to increase LOS: Age, gender, Black or African American race, simultaneous bilateral TKA, later procedure end times and number of PRA. Two factors decreased LOS, patient being married and surgery during a major public holiday week. While none of the patient specific factors are modifiable by the clinician, we do have the ability to optimize surgical schedule and allocation of resources.
Citation Ihekweazu UN, Sohn GH, Laughlin MS, Goytia RN, Mathews V, Stocks GW, Patel AR, Brinker MR. Socio-demographic factors impact time to discharge following total knee arthroplasty. World J Orthop 2018; 9(12): 285-291
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2018-10-04 08:49
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2018-12-07 10:12
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ISSN 2218-5836 (online)
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