scholarly journals Primary versus revision total shoulder arthroplasty: comparing relative value and reimbursement trends

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Joseph Carney ◽  
Erik Gerlach ◽  
Mark Plantz ◽  
Peter Raymond Swiatek ◽  
Jeremy Marx ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Surgical Time ◽  
Relative Value ◽  
Two Component ◽  
American College Of Surgeons ◽  
Component Revision ◽  
Post Hoc

Background: Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) has been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for multiple shoulder pathologies. The purpose of our study was to compare the relative value units (RVUs) per minute of surgical time for primary and revision TSA.Methods: The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was queried to identify patients that underwent primary TSA, one-component revision TSA, and two-component revision TSA between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2017 using current procedure terminology codes. RVUs were divided by mean operative time for each procedure to determine the amount of revenue generated per minute. Rates were compared between the groups using a one-way analysis of variance with post-hoc Tukey test. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05.Results: When dividing compensation by surgical time, we found that two-component revision generated more compensation per minute compared to primary TSA (0.284±0.114 vs. 0.239±0.278 RVU per minute or $10.25±$4.11 vs. $8.64±$10.05 per minute, respectively; p=0.001). Conclusions: The relative value of revision TSA procedures is weighted to account for the increased technical challenges and time associated with these procedures. This study confirms that reimbursement is higher for revision TSA compared to primary TSA.

A population-based comparison of joint survival of hemiarthroplasty versus total shoulder arthroplasty in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

2019 ◽  
Vol 101-B (4) ◽  
pp. 454-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. L. C. Lapner ◽  
M. D. Rollins ◽  
C. Netting ◽  
M. Tuna ◽  
A. Bader Eddeen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Competing Risk ◽  
Income Quintile ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Comorbidity Index ◽  
Health Ratio ◽  
Adjusted Association

Aims Few studies have compared survivorship of total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) with hemiarthroplasty (HA). This observational study compared survivorship of TSA with HA while controlling for important covariables and accounting for death as a competing risk. Patients and Methods All patients who underwent shoulder arthroplasty in Ontario, Canada between April 2002 and March 2012 were identified using population-based health administrative data. We used the Fine–Gray sub-distribution hazard model to measure the association of arthroplasty type with time to revision surgery (accounting for death as a competing risk) controlling for age, gender, Charlson Comorbidity Index, income quintile, diagnosis, and surgeon factors. Results During the study period, 5777 patients underwent shoulder arthroplasty (4079 TSA, 70.6%; 1698 HA, 29.4%), 321 (5.6%) underwent revision, and 1090 (18.9%) died. TSA patients were older (TSA mean age 68.4 years (sd 10.2) vs HA mean age 66.5 years (sd 12.7); p = 0.001). The proportion of female patients was slightly lower in the TSA group (58.0% vs 58.4%). The adjusted association between surgery type and time to shoulder revision interacted significantly with patient age. Compared with TSA patients, revision was more common in the HA group (adjusted-health ratio (HR) 1.214, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.96 to 1.53) but this did not reach statistical significance. Conclusion Although there was a trend towards higher revision risk in patients undergoing HA, we found no statistically significant difference in survivorship between patients undergoing TSA or HA. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2019;101-B:454–460.

scholarly journals Effect of scapular notching on clinical outcomes after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty

2020 ◽  
Vol 102-B (11) ◽  
pp. 1438-1445
Author(s):  
Young Hoon Jang ◽  
Jeong Hyun Lee ◽  
Sae Hoon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Range Of Movement ◽  
Scapular Notching ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Reverse Total Shoulder

Aims Scapular notching is thought to have an adverse effect on the outcome of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA). However, the matter is still controversial. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical impact of scapular notching on outcomes after RTSA. Methods Three electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Database, and EMBASE) were searched for studies which evaluated the influence of scapular notching on clinical outcome after RTSA. The quality of each study was assessed. Functional outcome scores (the Constant-Murley scores (CMS), and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) scores), and postoperative range of movement (forward flexion (FF), abduction, and external rotation (ER)) were extracted and subjected to meta-analysis. Effect sizes were expressed as weighted mean differences (WMD). Results In all, 11 studies (two level III and nine level IV) were included in the meta-analysis. All analyzed variables indicated that scapular notching has a negative effect on the outcome of RTSA . Statistical significance was found for the CMS (WMD –3.11; 95% confidence interval (CI) –4.98 to –1.23), the ASES score (WMD –6.50; 95% CI –10.80 to –2.19), FF (WMD –6.3°; 95% CI –9.9° to –2.6°), and abduction (WMD –9.4°; 95% CI –17.8° to –1.0°), but not for ER (WMD –0.6°; 95% CI –3.7° to 2.5°). Conclusion The current literature suggests that patients with scapular notching after RTSA have significantly worse results when evaluated by the CMS, ASES score, and range of movement in flexion and abduction. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2020;102-B(11):1438–1445.

Total Shoulder Arthroplasty After Previous Arthroscopic Surgery for Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis: A Case-Control Matched Cohort Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 036354652110064
Author(s):  
Philip-C. Nolte ◽  
Bryant P. Elrick ◽  
Justin W. Arner ◽  
T.J. Ridley ◽  
Thomas E. Woolson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Revision Arthroplasty ◽  
Intraoperative Blood Loss ◽  
Surgical Time ◽  
Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis

Background: When comprehensive arthroscopic management (CAM) for glenohumeral osteoarthritis fails, total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) may be needed, and it remains unknown whether previous CAM adversely affects outcomes after subsequent TSA. Purpose: To compare the outcomes of patients with glenohumeral osteoarthritis who underwent TSA as a primary procedure with those who underwent TSA after CAM (CAM-TSA). Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: Patients younger than 70 years who underwent primary TSA or CAM-TSA and were at least 2 years postoperative were included. A total of 21 patients who underwent CAM-TSA were matched to 42 patients who underwent primary TSA by age, sex, and grade of osteoarthritis. Intraoperative blood loss and surgical time were assessed. Patient-reported outcome (PRO) scores were collected preoperatively and at final follow-up including the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE), shortened version of Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH), 12-Item Short Form Health Survey Physical Component Summary (SF-12 PCS), visual analog scale, and patient satisfaction. Revision arthroplasty was defined as failure. Results: Of 63 patients, 56 of them (19 CAM-TSA and 37 primary TSA; 88.9%) were available for follow-up. There were 16 female (28.6%) and 40 male (71.4%) patients with a mean age of 57.8 years (range, 38.8-66.7 years). There were no significant differences in intraoperative blood loss ( P > .999) or surgical time ( P = .127) between the groups. There were 4 patients (7.1%) who had failure, and failure rates did not differ significantly between the CAM-TSA (5.3%; n = 1) and primary TSA (8.1%; n = 3) groups ( P > .999). Additionally, 2 patients underwent revision arthroplasty because of trauma. A total of 50 patients who did not experience failure (17 CAM-TSA and 33 primary TSA) completed PRO measures at a mean follow-up of 4.8 years (range, 2.0-11.5 years), with no significant difference between the CAM-TSA (4.4 years [range, 2.1-10.5 years]) and primary TSA (5.0 years [range, 2.0-11.5 years]) groups ( P = .164). Both groups improved significantly from preoperatively to postoperatively in all PRO scores ( P < .05). No significant differences in any median PRO scores between the CAM-TSA and primary TSA groups, respectively, were seen at final follow-up: ASES: 89.9 (interquartile range [IQR], 74.9-96.6) versus 94.1 (IQR, 74.9-98.3) ( P = .545); SANE: 84.0 (IQR, 74.0-94.0) versus 91.5 (IQR, 75.3-99.0) ( P = .246); QuickDASH: 9.0 (IQR, 3.4-27.3) versus 9.0 (IQR, 5.1-18.1) ( P = .921); SF-12 PCS: 53.8 (IQR, 50.1-57.1) versus 49.3 (IQR, 41.2-56.5) ( P = .065); and patient satisfaction: 9.5 (IQR, 7.3-10.0) versus 9.0 (IQR, 5.3-10.0) ( P = .308). Conclusion: Patients with severe glenohumeral osteoarthritis who failed previous CAM benefited similarly from TSA compared with patients who opted directly for TSA.

scholarly journals Conversion to Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty with and without Humeral Stem Retention: Mid-to Long-Term Results

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marios Loucas ◽  
Rafael Loucas ◽  
Philipp Kriechling ◽  
Samy Bouaicha ◽  
Karl Wieser
Keyword(s):  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Revision Rate ◽  
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Surgical Time ◽  
Stem Revision ◽  
Stem Retention ◽  
Reverse Total Shoulder

Background: Over the past decade, conversion to Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (RTSA) has become the preferred treatment for revision of an Anatomic Hemi (HA) or Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA). However, conversion of failed stemmed shoulder arthroplasty to RTSA is still a highly demanding procedure and carries unique technical challenges and risks. Questions/Purposes: This study aimed to analyze the mid- to long-term results after conversion of failed anatomical shoulder arthroplasty to RTSA and investigate whether preserving the humeral stem offers advantages over revising the humeral stem. Materials and Methods: Between 2005 and 2018, 99 hemiarthroplasties and 62 total shoulder arthroplasties (total =161 shoulders; 157 patients) were revised to RTSA without (n=47) or with (n=114) stem exchange. Complications and revisions were documented from medical and surgical records. Longitudinal pre- and post-operative clinical (Constant-Murley (CS) score, Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV)), and radiographic outcomes were assessed. Complete clinical and radiographic follow-up was available on 80% of shoulders (127 patients; 128 of 161 procedures, 46 without and 82 with stem exchange) at a minimum of 24 months and a mean of 70 months (range, 24 to 184 months). Results: Humeral stem retention was associated with a significantly reduced surgical time (193 min vs. 227 min, p=0.001, less blood loss (591 mL vs. 753 mL, p=0.037), less intraoperative complications (13% vs. 19%; Odds Ratio (OR), 1.4, p=0.32) and fewer subsequent reinterventions (19% vs. 28%; OR, 2.3, p=0.06). The complication/revision rate leading to drop out from the study was considerable in the stem revision group (ten patients; ten of 114 shoulders (9%)), but there were no complication-related dropouts in the stem-retaining group. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that humeral stem revision is associated with decreased surgical time, less blood loss, less intra- and postoperative complications, and a lower revision rate compared to humeral stem retention. Based on these findings, a shoulder arthroplasty system modularity offers substantial benefit if conversion to reverse total shoulder arthroplasty becomes necessary. Level of Evidence: Level III, therapeutic study.

Early Adverse Events Following Pediatric Mandibular Advancement: Analysis of the ACS NSQIP-Pediatric Database

2021 ◽  
pp. 105566562110378
Author(s):  
Kevin J. Carlson ◽  
Suhas R. Bharadwaj ◽  
William M. Dougherty ◽  
Eric J. Dobratz
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Event ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Mandibular Advancement ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Diagnosis Codes ◽  
American College Of Surgeons ◽  
Postoperative Diagnosis ◽  
Time Of Operation

Objective This study aims to assess early adverse events and patient factors associated with complications following mandible distraction osteogenesis (MDO). Materials and Methods The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Pediatric (NSQIP-Pediatric) database, years 2012 to 2019, was queried for patients undergoing mandible advancement via relevant Current Procedural Terminology and postoperative diagnosis codes. Thirty-day adverse events and co-morbidities are assessed. Results A total of 208 patients were identified with 17.3% (n = 36) experiencing an adverse event, reoperation (n = 14), and readmission (n = 11) being most common. Patients < 365 days old at the time of operation were more likely to experience an adverse event (26.1% vs 10.8%; P = .005). However, among patients less than 1 year of age, differences in the complication rates between patients  ≤ 28 days and >28 days (30.2% vs 22.2%; P = .47) and those weighing  ≤ 4 kg and >4 kg (31.7% vs 11.5%; P = .063) did not reach statistical significance. Conclusions Adverse events following mandible advancement are relatively common, though often minor. In our analysis of the NSQIP-Pediatric database, neonatal age ( ≤ 28 days) or weight  ≤ 4 kg did not result in a statistically significant increase in complications among patients less than 1 year of age. Providers should consider early intervention in patients who may benefit from MDO.

Relative Value Units and Reimbursement for Primary and Revision Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theodore Quan ◽  
Matthew J. Best ◽  
Alex Gu ◽  
Taylor Swansen ◽  
Safa C. Fassihi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Relative Value

Trends in operative duration of total shoulder arthroplasty from 2008 to 2018: a national database study

2021 ◽  
pp. 175857322110089
Author(s):  
Edward J Testa ◽  
Nicholas J Lemme ◽  
Lambert T Li ◽  
Steven DeFroda
Keyword(s):  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Outpatient Surgery ◽  
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
International Normalized Ratio ◽  
National Database ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Operative Duration ◽  
Operative Planning

Background As total shoulder arthroplasty has emerged as the fastest growing joint replacement performed, optimizing surgical efficiency and patient outcomes is essential. The goals of the current study were to identify trends and factors affecting the operative time of total shoulder arthroplasty over a 10-year period. Methods The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was analyzed to determine the operative time and 30-day complications of total shoulder arthroplasty from 2008 to 2018. Factors affecting total shoulder arthroplasty operative time were also assessed. Multivariable linear regression was used to analyze operative time over years studied while controlling for patient demographics and comorbidities. Results A total of 20,587 total shoulder arthroplasty cases from 2008 to 2018 were included. Mean operative time in 2008 was 139.0 min, while in 2018, mean operative time decreased to 105.6 min (P < .001). Male sex, outpatient surgery, increased body mass index, and low preoperative hematocrit were associated with longer operative times, while elevated international normalized ratio, resident involvement, and elective surgeries were associated with decreased operative duration. Discussion Operative time for total shoulder arthroplasty has decreased from 2008 to 2018. Patient factors and comorbidities are associated with operative time, and such factors are important to consider in operative planning to ensure appropriate patient and surgeon expectations.

scholarly journals Shoulder Arthroplasty for Posttraumatic Arthritis Is Associated With Increased Transfusions and Longer Operative Times

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 247154921988213
Author(s):  
Tyler A Luthringer ◽  
Benjamin S Kester ◽  
Oluwadamilola Kolade ◽  
Mandeep S Virk ◽  
Michael J Alaia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Independent Risk Factor ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Posttraumatic Arthritis ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Primary Osteoarthritis ◽  
Poor Outcomes ◽  
Reverse Total Shoulder

Introduction: Posttraumatic arthritis (PTA) is a common sequela of proximal humerus fractures that is commonly managed with anatomic or reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). TSA for PTA is more challenging than that performed for primary osteoarthritis and frequently leads to worse patient outcomes. CPT uniformly classifies all cases of primary TSA, irrespective of procedural complexity and resource utilization. This study analyzes intraoperative differences and 30-day outcomes for anatomic and reverse TSA performed in the posttraumatic shoulder. Methods: Patients undergoing TSA from 2008 to 2015 were selected from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database and stratified according to concurrent procedures and administrative codes indicating posttraumatic diagnoses. Perioperative parameters and 30-day complications were recorded; multivariate analyses were performed to determine whether PTA was a risk factor for poor outcomes. Results: A total of 8508 primary and 243 posttraumatic TSAs were identified. Posttraumatic TSA patients were slightly younger ( P = .003), more likely to be female ( P < .001), smokers ( P = .029), and diabetic ( P =  .003). Diagnosis of PTA was an independent risk factor for prolonged operative times ≥160 minutes (≥1 standard deviation above the mean, P =  .003; odds ratio [OR]: 1.718; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.204–2.449) and increased bleeding requiring transfusion ( P <  .001; OR: 2.719; 95% CI: 1.607–4.600). Although posttraumatic TSA had a tendency for longer hospital admissions, 30-day readmissions were not significantly different between cohorts. Conclusions: Compared with primary osteoarthritis, a preoperative diagnosis of PTA is an independent risk factor for prolonged operative times and postoperative transfusion in anatomic or reverse TSA patients; such patients may be less than optimal candidates for same-day discharges or outpatient shoulder arthroplasty.

scholarly journals Incidence, Predictors, and Postoperative Complications of Blood Transfusion in Thoracic and Lumbar Fusion Surgery: An Analysis of 13,695 Patients from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 756-764 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Aoude ◽  
Anas Nooh ◽  
Maryse Fortin ◽  
Sultan Aldebeyan ◽  
Peter Jarzem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Predictive Factors ◽  
Lumbar Fusion ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Surgical Time ◽  
Surgical Quality ◽  
American College Of Surgeons

Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Objective To identify predictive factors for blood transfusion and associated complications in lumbar and thoracic fusion surgeries. Methods The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) database was used to identify patients who underwent lumbar or thoracic fusion from 2010 to 2013. Multivariate analysis was used to determine predictive factors and postoperative complications associated with transfusion. Results Out of 13,695 patients, 13,170 had lumbar fusion and 525 had thoracic fusion. The prevalence of transfusion was 31.8% for thoracic and 17.0% for lumbar fusion. The multivariate analysis showed that age between 50 and 60, age between 61 and 70, age > 70, dyspnea, American Society of Anesthesiologists class 3, bleeding disease, multilevel surgery, extended surgical time, return to operation room, and higher preoperative blood urea nitrogen (BUN) were predictors of blood transfusion for lumbar fusion. Multilevel surgery, preoperative BUN, and extended surgical time were predictors of transfusion for thoracic fusion. Patients receiving transfusions who underwent lumbar fusion were more likely to develop wound infection, venous thromboembolism, pulmonary embolism, and myocardial infarction and had longer hospital stay. Patients receiving transfusions who underwent thoracic fusion were more likely to have extended hospital stay. Conclusion This study characterizes incidence, predictors, and postoperative complications associated with blood transfusion in thoracic and lumbar fusion. Pre- and postoperative planning for patients deemed to be at high risk of requiring blood transfusion might reduce postoperative complications in this population.

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