Is there variation in utilization of preoperative tests among patients undergoing total hip and knee replacement in the US, and does it affect outcomes? A population-based analysis

Is there variation in utilization of preoperative tests among patients undergoing total hip and knee replacement in the US, and does it affect outcomes? A population-based analysis

Abstract Study objective To describe recent practice patterns of preoperative tests and to examine their association with 90-day all-cause readmissions and length of stay. Design Retrospective cohort study using the New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS). Setting SPARCS...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Mosaad Hasan, Raymond Kang, Jungwha Lee, Matthew D. Beal, Abdalrahman G. Ahmed, Yao Tian, Hassan M. K. Ghomrawi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Preoperative testing
Total knee replacement
Total hip replacement
MRSA screening
Asymptomatic bacteriuria
Preoperative EKG
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05945-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05945-y

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