scholarly journals Patient Satisfaction After Lower Extremity Total Joint Arthroplasty: An Analysis of Medical Comorbidities and Patient Demographics

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 237437352110180
Author(s):  
Nicholas Frane ◽  
Erik J Stapleton ◽  
Brandon Petrone ◽  
Aaron Atlas ◽  
Larry Lutsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Joint Arthroplasty ◽  
Patient Specific ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Hip And Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Hip Arthroplasties ◽  
Hcahps Survey

The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey has received increased attention to determine which demographics may influence patient satisfaction after Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the various effects that patient-specific factors, medical comorbidities, and demographics had on patient satisfaction. Two thousand and ninety-two patients underwent lower extremity total joint arthroplasty at our institution between 2014 and 2018. Nine hundred twenty-three of these patients responded to their HCAHPS survey (44%). Most patients (609, 66%) underwent primary total knee arthroplasty followed by 244 (26.4%) total hip arthroplasties, 35 (3.8%) revision total knee arthroplasties, 28 (3.0%) bilateral total knee arthroplasties, and 7 (0.8%) revision total hip arthroplasties. Increasing age and length of stay were associated with a decrease in patient satisfaction whereas patients who were married reported higher satisfaction. Patients discharged to a rehabilitation facility had a 12% decrease in top-box response rate compared to those discharged home. Contrary to our hypothesis, specific procedure type and the presence of comorbidities failed to predict patient satisfaction. The results of this study shed light on the intricate relationship between patient satisfaction and patient-specific factors. Furthermore, health care workers can counsel patients on expected satisfaction when considering total hip and knee arthroplasty.

A Comparative Analysis of Patient Satisfaction following Total Knee Arthroplasty and Total Hip Arthroplasty Using the Forgotten Joint Score

2020 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 084-089
Author(s):  
Vivek Singh ◽  
Stephen Zak ◽  
Ran Schwarzkopf ◽  
Roy Davidovitch
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Demographic Differences ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Forgotten Joint Score ◽  
Total Knee

AbstractMeasuring patient satisfaction and surgical outcomes following total joint arthroplasty remains controversial with most tools failing to account for both surgeon and patient satisfaction in regard to outcomes. The purpose of this study was to use “The Forgotten Joint Score” questionnaire to assess clinical outcomes comparing patients who underwent a total hip arthroplasty (THA) with those who underwent a total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We conducted a retrospective review of patients who underwent primary THA or TKA between September 2016 and September 2019 and responded to the Forgotten Joint Score-12 (FJS-12) questionnaire at least at one of three time periods (3, 12, and 21 months), postoperatively. An electronic patient rehabilitation application was used to administer the questionnaire. Collected variables included demographic data (age, gender, race, body mass index [BMI], and smoking status), length of stay (LOS), and FJS-12 scores. t-test and chi-square were used to determine significance. Linear regression was used to account for demographic differences. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Of the 2,359 patients included in this study, 1,469 underwent a THA and 890 underwent a TKA. Demographic differences were observed between the two groups with the TKA group being older, with higher BMI, higher American Society of Anesthesiologists scores, and longer LOS. Accounting for the differences in demographic data, THA patients consistently had higher scores at 3 months (53.72 vs. 24.96; p < 0.001), 12 months (66.00 vs. 43.57; p < 0.001), and 21 months (73.45 vs. 47.22; p < 0.001). FJS-12 scores for patients that underwent THA were significantly higher in comparison to TKA patients at 3, 12, and 21 months postoperatively. Increasing patient age led to a marginal increase in FJS-12 score in both cohorts. With higher FJS-12 scores, patients who underwent THA may experience a more positive evolution with their surgery postoperatively than those who had TKA.

scholarly journals Clinical experience with fondaparinux in antiaggregate patients undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasty

2013 ◽  
pp. 179-182
Author(s):  
Guido Grappiolo ◽  
Marco Scardino ◽  
Giuseppe Mazziotta ◽  
Stefano Quaini ◽  
Corrado Lodigiani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Antiplatelet Therapy ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Operative Therapy ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Effective Prophylaxis ◽  
Hip And Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Deep Vein

Patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty have a high risk for post-operative venous thromboembolism. The current study addressed the use of fondaparinux post-operatively in 556 patients with antiplatelet therapy in order to prevent deep vein thrombosis as well as demonstrate efficacy in preventing arterial thrombotic events. Results provided evidence for a safe and effective prophylaxis strategy, involving the change from low molecular weight heparin pre-operatively to fondaparinux postoperatively. Also, fondaparinux proved effective as a unique post-operative therapy in the prevention of venous thromboembolism with no adverse effects, such as major bleeding or arterial thrombosis in patients with pre-operative antiplatelet therapy.

Predicting Perioperative Transfusion in Elective Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

2017 ◽  
Vol 127 (2) ◽  
pp. 317-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josephine To ◽  
Romi Sinha ◽  
Susan W. Kim ◽  
Kathryn Robinson ◽  
Brendon Kearney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Patient Specific ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Preoperative Hemoglobin ◽  
Hip And Knee Arthroplasty

Abstract Background Preoperative anemia is a significant predictor of perioperative erythrocyte transfusion in elective arthroplasty patients. However, interactions with other patient and procedure characteristics predicting transfusion requirements have not been well studied. Methods Patients undergoing elective primary total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty at a tertiary hospital in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, from January 2010 to June 2014 were used to identify preoperative predictors of perioperative transfusion. A logistic regression model was developed and externally validated with an independent data set from three other hospitals in Adelaide. Results Altogether, 737 adult patients in the derivation group and 653 patients in the validation group were included. Binary logistic regression modeling identified preoperative hemoglobin (odds ratio, 0.51; 95% CI, 0.43 to 0.59; P &lt; 0.001 for each 1 g/dl increase), total hip arthroplasty (odds ratio, 3.56; 95% CI, 2.39 to 5.30; P &lt; 0.001), and females 65 yr of age and older (odds ratio, 3.37; 95% CI, 1.88 to 6.04; P = 0.01) as predictors of transfusion in the derivation cohort. Conclusions Using a combination of patient-specific preoperative variables, this validated model can predict transfusion in patients undergoing elective hip and knee arthroplasty. The model may also help to identify patients whose need for transfusion may be decreased through preoperative hemoglobin optimization.

Ceforanide vs. Cephalothin Concentrations in Total Joint Arthroplasty

1983 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 645-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
William J. Cady ◽  
Bradley G. Wulf ◽  
Michael T. O'Neil ◽  
Dwight W. Burney ◽  
William R. Hamsa
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Synovial Fluid ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Total Joint Arthroplasty ◽  
Plasma Concentrations ◽  
Prophylactic Antibiotic ◽  
Joint Arthroplasty ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Orthopedic Procedure ◽  
Total Knee

Total joint arthroplasty is a common orthopedic procedure and requires prophylactic antibiotic coverage to prevent infections in the operated joint. The antibiotics routinely used for prophylaxis are the cephalosporins. This study compared bone, synovial fluid, and plasma concentrations of ceforanide with cephalothin concentrations in 30 patients undergoing elective total hip or total knee arthroplasty. Ceforanide provided significantly higher plasma concentrations for 61–110 minutes postdose than did cephalothin (p < 0.025 and p < 0.005). No difference was noted between the two antibiotics for the bone concentrations in the total hip arthroplasty group; however, cephalothin concentrated to a greater degree in the bone of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (p < 0.05). Cephalothin achieved higher concentrations in the synovial fluid than did ceforanide (p < 0.05). Both antibiotics were well tolerated and no postoperative infections were noted in either group.

A Comparative Study of Revision Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Quality of Life and Patient Satisfaction

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. e61
Author(s):  
Elie S. Ghanem ◽  
Ian Pawasarat ◽  
Adam D. Lindsay ◽  
Khalid Azzam ◽  
Camilo Restrepo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Hip And Knee Arthroplasty

scholarly journals Predictors for readmission following primary total hip and total knee arthroplasty

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 230949902095916
Author(s):  
Ong-art Phruetthiphat ◽  
Jesse E Otero ◽  
Biagio Zampogna ◽  
Sebastiano Vasta ◽  
Yubo Gao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Total Joint Arthroplasty ◽  
Multivariate Regression ◽  
The United States ◽  
Joint Arthroplasty ◽  
Hospital Length Of Stay ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Total Knee

Background: Readmission following total joint arthroplasty has become a closely watched metric for many hospitals in the United States due to financial penalties imposed by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The purpose of this study was to identify both preoperative and postoperative reasons for readmission within 30 days following primary total hip and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods: Retrospective data were collected for patients who underwent elective primary total hip arthroplasty (THA; CPT code 27130) and TKA (27447) from 2008 to 2013 at our institution. The sample was separated into readmitted and nonreadmitted cohorts. Demography, comorbidities, Charlson comorbidity index (CCI), operative parameters, readmission rates, and causes of readmission were compared between the groups using univariate and multivariate regression analysis. Results: There were 42 (3.4%) and 28 (2.2%) readmissions within 30 days for THA and TKA, respectively. The most common cause of readmission within 30 days following total joint arthroplasty was infection. Trauma was the second most common reason for readmission of a THA while wound dehiscence was the second most common cause for readmission following TKA. With univariate regression, there were multiple associated factors for readmission among THA and TKA patients, including body mass index, metabolic equivalent (MET), and CCI. Multivariate regression revealed that hospital length of stay was significantly associated with 30-day readmission after THA and TKA. Conclusion: Patient comorbidities and preoperative functional capacity significantly affect 30-day readmission rate following total joint arthroplasty. Adjustments for these parameters should be considered and we recommend the use of CCI and METs in risk adjustment models that use 30-day readmission as a marker for quality of patient care. Level of Evidence: Level III/Retrospective cohort study

scholarly journals Prevalence of total hip and knee arthroplasty in former National Football League players: comparison with the general US population and other populations of professional athletes

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000833
Author(s):  
Adam S Tenforde ◽  
Bryan Cortez ◽  
Jillian Baker ◽  
Joanne Borg-Stein ◽  
Meagan Wasfy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
National Football League ◽  
Elevated Risk ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Hip And Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Joint Health ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Mailed Survey

Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in a population of former National Football League (NFL) players. Methods: Participants were 3913 former NFL players (participation in years 1960–2019) who completed either an online or mailed survey that included self-reported TKA and THA, year(s) of surgery and date of birth. The prevalence of TKA and THA was reported by age category and compared to published cohorts of athlete populations and general population of non-athletes in the USA. Results: 12.3% and 8.1% of sample reported TKA and THA, respectively. The prevalence of both TKA and THA was higher in former NFL players compared to US non-athletes across all ages. Prevalence of TKA was not statistically higher than in other former athlete cohorts but performed at younger ages. The prevalence of TKA and THA was higher than in other cohorts of former NFL players. Conclusion: Former NFL players had higher prevalence of arthroplasty than the general population, suggesting prior participation in American-style football may contribute to elevated risk for arthroplasty at younger ages. Understanding risk factors in style of play, lifestyle and other contributors is important to improve joint health of this population.

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