Patients with insulin-dependent diabetes are at greater risk for perioperative adverse outcomes following total hip arthroplasty

2021 ◽  
pp. 112070002098883
Author(s):  
Matthew L Webb ◽  
Marissa A Justen ◽  
Yehuda E Kerbel ◽  
Christopher M Scanlon ◽  
Charles L Nelson ◽  
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Background: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) continues to increase among patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). It is unclear how insulin use is correlated with risk for adverse outcomes. Methods: A cohort of 146,526 patients undergoing primary THA were identified in the 2005–2017 National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database. Patients were classified as insulin-dependent diabetic (IDDM), non-insulin-dependent diabetic (NIDDM), or not diabetic. Multivariate analyses were used. Results: Compared to patients without diabetes, patients with NIDDM were at increased risk for 4 of 17 perioperative adverse outcomes studied. Patients with IDDM were at increased risk for those 4 and 8 additional adverse outcomes (12 of the 17 studied). Conclusion: These findings have important implications for preoperative risk stratification and quality improvement initiatives.

2020 ◽  
pp. 112070002091104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael-Alexander Malahias ◽  
Alex Gu ◽  
Shawn S Richardson ◽  
Ivan De Martino ◽  
Peter K Sculco ◽  
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Background: It has not been determined yet whether hip arthroscopy (HA) leads to adverse outcomes after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The purpose of this study was to (1) determine 2-year conversion rate of HA done for osteoarthritis (OA) to THA and (2) explore the relationship between HA performed in patients with hip osteoarthritis and the risk of revision THA within 2 years of index arthroplasty. Methods: Data was collected from the Medicare Standardized Analytic Files insurance database using the PearlDiver Patient Records Database from 2005–2016. Patients were stratified into 2 groups based upon a history of hip arthroscopy prior to THA. Results: The 2-year conversion to THA rate for hip arthroscopy in patients with OA was 68.4% (95% CI, 66.2–70.6%). Multivariate analysis demonstrated that OA patients who underwent HA prior to THA were at an increased risk of revision surgery (OR 3.72; 95% CI, 3.15–4.57; p  = 0.012), periprosthetic joint infection (OR 1.86; 95% CI, 1.26–2.77, p  = 0.010) and aseptic loosening (OR 2.81; 95% CI, 1.66–4.76; p  < 0.001) within 2 years of THA. Conclusions: Analysis of a large insurance database found the conversion rate from HA performed in Medicare OA patients to THA within 2 years is unacceptably high. Hip arthroscopy prior to THA also significantly increased the risk of THA revision within 2 years after index THA. These results suggest that arthroscopic hip surgery should not be performed in patients with a diagnosis of OA as conversion rates are high and revision rates post THA are significantly increased.


2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 635-640
Author(s):  
Jared M Newman ◽  
Nipun Sodhi ◽  
Anton Khlopas ◽  
Nicolas S Piuzzi ◽  
George A Yakubek ◽  
...  

Introduction: This study sought to determine the effect that malnutrition, defined as hypoalbuminemia, has on hip fracture patients treated with total hip arthroplasty (THA). Specifically, we evaluated: (1) demographics and perioperative data; (2) postoperative complications; and (3) re-operation rates. Methods: The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was utilised to identify hip fracture patients who underwent THA from 2008 to 2015. Propensity scores were calculated for the likelihood of having a preoperative albumin measurement. Hip fracture patients who underwent THA and had preoperative hypoalbuminemia (<3.5 g/dL) ( n = 569) were compared to those who had normal albumin levels (⩾3.5 g/dL) ( n = 1098) in terms of demographics and perioperative data. Regression models were adjusted for age, sex, modified Charlson/Deyo scores, and propensity scores to evaluate complication and re-operation rates. Results: Compared to controls, hypoalbuminemia patients were older (p = 0.006), more likely male ( p = 0.024), had higher Charlson/Deyo scores ( p = 0.0001), more likely smokers ( p < 0.0001), more likely functionally dependent ( p < 0.0001), had ASA scores ⩾3 ( p < 0.0001) and had longer LOS ( p < 0.0001). Compared to controls, hypoalbuminemia patients had 80% higher risk for any complication (OR = 1.80; 95% CI, 1.43–2.26), 113% higher risk for major complications (OR = 2.13; 95% CI, 1.31–3.48), and 79% higher risk for minor complications (OR = 1.79; 95% CI, 1.42–2.26), and 97% increased risk for re-operation (OR = 1.97; 95% CI, 1.20–3.23). Conclusions: The findings in the present study indicate the need to develop better pre- and postoperative medical and nutritional care for malnourished hip fracture patients who undergo THA in order to potentially mitigate their increased risk.


2020 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 038-044
Author(s):  
Wesley M. Durand ◽  
Morteza Meftah ◽  
Ran Schwarzkopf

AbstractPeriprosthetic fracture (PPF) after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is associated with adverse outcomes. Many studies have sought to determine risk factors for PPF, though controversy exists regarding several variables. This study sought to determine risk factors for early PPF using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) dataset. Patients with a primary current procedural terminology for THA were identified. The primary outcome was reoperation/readmission for PPF within 30 days. Multivariable logistic regression was utilized to adjust for confounding factors. A total of 159,234 patients were included in the study, of whom 195 patients (0.12%) had a PPF within 30 days, with a mean day of reoperation/readmission of 14.6 (standard deviation 7.7). A total of 68 patients (34.9% of those fractured) underwent one or more reoperations. In multivariable analysis, risk factors for PPF were higher body mass index (BMI; odds ratio [OR] 1.03 per mg/kg2, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.0–1.05) and higher preoperative leukocyte count (OR 1.04 per 103/mL, 95% CI 1.01–1.06). Among females, age (OR 1.05 per year, 95% CI 1.04–1.07) was significantly associated with PPF, but a similar difference was not observed among males (OR 1.01, 95% CI 0.98–1.04). Controlling for patient age, there was no significant difference in risk of PPF for females versus males (p = 0.2213). PPF was associated with the development of additional complications (OR 4.10, 95% CI 2.68–6.27). This study identified risk factors for PPF after primary THA. These results have implications for preoperative planning and postoperative precautions among patients with particularly elevated risk of PPF.


2020 ◽  
pp. 112070001988930 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Frangie ◽  
Karim Z Masrouha ◽  
Racha Abi-Melhem ◽  
Hani Tamim ◽  
Muhyeddine Al-Taki

Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common orthopaedic procedure and is expected to increase with an increasing elderly population. Many of these patients suffer from chronic diseases which might be associated with anaemia. Anaemia, by itself, increases the risk of morbidity. We aimed to delineate relationship between preoperative anaemia and postoperative composite morbidities in patients undergoing primary THA. Methods: A cohort study analysed the data from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program 2008–2014 database. Adult patients who underwent unilateral primary THA were included and divided into 3 groups: no anaemia, mild anaemia, and moderate-to-severe anaemia. Thirty-day mortality and morbidity were recorded as adverse events. The associations between anaemia, baseline characteristics, and adverse events were analysed after adjusting for confounders. Results: Moderate-to-severe anaemia patients were at increased risk for composite morbidity (adjusted odds ratio, 1.43 [1.17–1.74]) when compared to non-anaemics. The stratification revealed a significant effect of younger age, male gender, white race, obesity, general anaesthesia, and mean operative time >120 minutes in patients with moderate-to-severe anaemia. These patients were also at a higher risk of developing several specific morbidities. Conclusion: Moderate-to-severe anaemia increases the risk for composite morbidities, but not mortality in patients undergoing primary THA. Further studies are needed to assess whether preoperative management of moderate-to-severe anaemia would improve outcomes in patients undergoing THA.


2020 ◽  
pp. 112070002094970
Author(s):  
Mark Sikov ◽  
Matthew Sloan ◽  
Neil P Sheth

Background: Long operative times in total hip arthroplasty (THA) have been shown to be associated with increased risk of revision as well as perioperative morbidity. This study assesses the effect of extended operative times on complication rates following primary THA using the most recent national data. Methods: The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database (2008–2016) was queried for primary THA. Groups were defined by operative time 1 standard deviation (1 SD) above the mean. Univariate, propensity score-matched, and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate outcomes. Results: Data was available for 135,013 THA patients. Among these groups, mean operative time in the extended operative time group was 166 minutes (compared with 82 minutes). Patients undergoing longer operative times were 3.8 years younger, had a 1.5 kg/m2 higher body mass index and had a 0.5 day longer mean length of stay. Propensity matching identified 16,123 pairs for analysis in the 1 SD group. Longer operative time led to 173% increased risk of major medical morbidity, 140% increased likelihood of length of stay greater than 5 days, 59% increased risk of reoperation, 45% increased risk of readmission, and a 30% decreased likelihood of return to home postoperatively. There was no increased risk of death within 30 days. Conclusion: Long operative times were associated with increases in multiple postoperative complications, but not mortality. Surgeons should be advised to take steps to minimise operative time by adequate preoperative planning and optimal team communication.


2020 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 007-014
Author(s):  
Joseph E. Tanenbaum ◽  
Thomas T. Bomberger ◽  
Derrick M. Knapik ◽  
Steven J. Fitzgerald ◽  
Nihar S. Shah ◽  
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AbstractThe relationship between preoperative hyponatremia and 30-day outcomes following total hip arthroplasty (THA) is currently unknown. The present study used prospectively collected data to quantify the association between preoperative hyponatremia and odds of major morbidity (MM), longer length of stay, readmission, and reoperation within 30 days following THA. Patients who underwent THA between 2012 and 2014 were identified in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database using validated Current Procedural Terminology codes. Patients were included if they were either normonatremic or hyponatremic preoperatively. The outcome measures in this study were 30-day MM, hospital length of stay, 30-day readmission, and 30-day reoperation. A unique multivariable logistic regression model was used for each outcome to identify statistically significant associations between hyponatremia and the outcome of interest after adjusting for covariates. From 2012 to 2014, 59,236 THA procedures were recorded in National Surgical Quality Improvement Program, of which 55,611 patients were normonatremic and 3,051 patients were hyponatremic. After adjusting for covariates, preoperative hyponatremia was significantly associated with increased odds of MM (odds ratio [OR] = 1.14; 99% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01–1.30), 30-day reoperation (OR = 1.18; 99% CI: 1.02–1.36), and longer hospital length of stay (OR = 1.20; 99% CI: 1.13–1.27). Hyponatremia was not significantly associated with greater odds of 30-day readmission (OR = 0.91; 99% CI: 0.82–1.01). Preoperative hyponatremia was significantly associated with adverse 30-day outcomes following THA. As the U.S. health care system continues to transition toward value-based reimbursement that emphasizes health care quality, the results of the present study can be used to improve patient selection and preoperative counseling.


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