Introduction. Total Hip Arthroplasty has been shown to have excellent long term outcomes, yet early reoperation remains a risk. The current study assesses the incidence, causes, and cost associated with early revision following elective primary THA in the US
Aims. This work aimed at answering the following research questions: 1) What is the rate of mechanical complications, nonunion and infection for head/neck femoral fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, and subtrochanteric fractures in the elderly USA population? and 2) Which factors influence adverse outcomes?. Methods. Proximal femoral fractures occurred between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2019 were identified from the
Aims. Cephalomedullary nails (CMNs) are commonly used for the treatment of intertrochanteric hip fractures. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) may be used as a salvage procedure when fixation fails in these patients. The aim of this study was to analyze the complications of THA following failed intertrochanteric hip fracture fixation using a CMN. Patients and Methods. Patients who underwent THA were identified from the 5% subset of
Introduction. Patient demand for hip and knee arthroplasty continues to rise. Information sources providing data on the volume and cost of
Introduction. Alternative payment models for total hip arthroplasty (THA) were initiated by the Center for
Introduction. Quality measures play a substantial role in the Centers for
Background. The Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model was implemented in April-2016 to standardize cost and improve quality of care for two of the most commonly billed inpatient procedures for
Introduction. With the removal of total hip arthroplasty (THA) from the Centers for
Introduction. Cephalomedullary nails (CMN) are commonly used for the treatment of intertrochanteric (IT) hip fractures. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is commonly used as a salvage procedure for failed IT hip fractures that progress to post-traumatic arthritis. This study analyzed the complications of THA following treatment of failed IT hip fractures with cephalomedullary nails. Methods. Patients who had a primary THA were identified from the 5% subset of
The statements contained in this document are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of CMS. The authors assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in this document. Background. The Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) initiative was introduced to reduce healthcare costs while maintaining quality. We examined data from a healthcare system comprised of five hospitals that elected to participate in the BPCI Major Joint Replacement of the Lower Extremity Model 2 initiative beginning July 1, 2015. We compared one hospital that did 439 BPCI hip cases to the four other hospitals that did 459 cases. Stratifying the data by hospital volume, we sought to determine if costs decreased during the BPCI period, how the savings were achieved, and if savings resulted in financial rewards for participation. Methods. The
Aims. Lumbar fusion is known to reduce the variation in pelvic tilt
between standing and sitting. A flexible lumbo-pelvic unit increases
the stability of total hip arthroplasty (THA) when seated by increasing
anterior clearance and acetabular anteversion, thereby preventing
impingement of the prosthesis. Lumbar fusion may eliminate this protective
pelvic movement. The effect of lumbar fusion on the stability of
total hip arthroplasty has not previously been investigated. Patients and Methods. The
Introduction. Patients with FNF may be treated by either total hip arthroplasty (THA) or hemiarthroplasty (HA). Utilizing American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) data, we aimed to evaluate outcomes in FNF treatment. Methods.
Introduction. The Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model for total hip arthroplasty (THA) involves a target reimbursement set by the Center for
Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is a high value elective orthopaedic procedure, the indications for which may vary among surgeons as well as patients. The utilization of other discretionary procedures is known to be influenced by the availability of qualified surgeons. We investigated the existence of a correlation between geographic variation in TJA utilization and the regional density of arthroplasty surgeons. The number of Medicare-funded total hip (THA) and total knee (TKA) arthroplasties performed in predetermined geographic referral regions were obtained from the Dartmouth Atlas for 2012. The number of surgeons specializing in total joint arthroplasty in each respective region was derived from the AAHKS membership list. Linear regression was used to assess the relationship between number of arthroplasties performed per 1000
Use of large databases for orthopaedic research has increased exponentially. Each database represents unique patient populations and vary in methodology of data acquisition. The purpose of this study was to evaluate differences in reported demographics, comorbidities and complications following total hip arthroplasty (THA) amongst four commonly used databases. Patients who underwent primary THA during 2010–2012 were identified within National Surgical Quality Improvement Programs (NSQIP), Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS),
This study evaluates the association between consultant and hospital volume and the risk of re-revision and 90-day mortality following first-time revision of primary hip arthroplasty for aseptic loosening. We conducted a cohort study of first-time, single-stage revision hip arthroplasties (RHAs) performed for aseptic loosening and recorded in the National Joint Registry (NJR) data for England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man between 2003 and 2019. Patient identifiers were used to link records to national mortality data, and to NJR data to identify subsequent re-revision procedures. Multivariable Cox proportional hazard models with restricted cubic splines were used to define associations between volume and outcome.Aims
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Introduction. Many pharmacologic agents have been used for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis after elective total hip arthroplasty (THA). Rivaroxaban was the first novel oral anticoagulant approved for THA patients, but its actual efficacy and safety in clinical practice, beyond randomized trials, is unknown. Materials and Methods. This is a retrospective study, using the Truven Health MarketScan database, of anticoagulation medication prescriptions after elective THA, in both commercially insured (CI) and
Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Krugman described Moral Hazard as “…any situation in which one person makes the decision about how much risk to take, while someone else bears the cost if things go badly”. The fidelity of some surgeons to their patients has been brought into question by recent press reports exposing a practice whereby one attending surgeon will be responsible for two patients undergoing surgery simultaneously. This is variously referred to as Overlapping Surgery, Concurrent Surgery, Simultaneous Surgery, Double-Booked Surgery or Ghost Surgery. This practice entails surgeons in training (residents and fellows) performing varying degrees of the patient's surgery while the attending surgeon is operating elsewhere. In general, the patient is not informed of this substitution. When informed, most would not allow it. Defenders of this practice site surgeon and hospital “efficiency”, independent operating experience by trainees, mass casualty triage and access to “in-demand” specialists. Critics feel it “is a breach of ethical behavior”, that “The most likely motive for this is profit for both the surgeon and hospital” and “Overlapping surgery… threatens our obligation as orthopaedic surgeons to respect the primacy of patient welfare…”. The American College of Surgeons, in response to public disclosures, created a policy on Overlapping Surgery. Its executive director wrote, “It is essential that the patient be informed of this practice and given enough notice so they may decide whether to seek care from another surgeon or at another institution*. The US Senate Finance Committee investigated Overlapping/Concurrent Surgery practices. It expressed concerns over − 1) lack of informed consent, 2) plausible risks to patient safety, 3) use of
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of hip osteoarthritis, resulting in an increased number of total hip arthroplasties (THAs) performed annually. This study examines the peri- and postoperative outcomes of morbidly obese (MO) patients (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2) compared to healthy weight (HW) patients (BMI 18.5 to < 25 kg/m2) who underwent a THA using the anterior-based muscle-sparing (ABMS) approach. This retrospective cohort study observes peri- and postoperative outcomes of MO and HW patients who underwent a primary, unilateral THA with the ABMS approach. Data from surgeries performed by three surgeons at a single institution was collected from January 2013 to August 2020 and analyzed using Microsoft Excel and Stata 17.0.Aims
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The aim of this study was to estimate the clinical and economic burden of dislocation following primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) in England. This retrospective evaluation used data from the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink database. Patients were eligible if they underwent a primary THA (index date) and had medical records available 90 days pre-index and 180 days post-index. Bilateral THAs were excluded. Healthcare costs and resource use were evaluated over two years. Changes (pre- vs post-THA) in generic quality of life (QoL) and joint-specific disability were evaluated. Propensity score matching controlled for baseline differences between patients with and without THA dislocation.Aims
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