Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5709320 The Journal of Arthroplasty 2017 24 Pages PDF
Abstract
Risk factors for 30-day readmission for surgical complications included short LOS, discharge destination, increased procedure/tourniquet time, potent anticoagulation use, and preoperative diagnosis of depression. A focus on risk factor modification and improved risk stratification models are necessary to optimize patient care using readmission rates as a quality benchmark.
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