Grace Bennfors MD, John W. Moore BS, Alexander S. Guareschi MD, Brandon L. Rogalski MD, Josef K. Eichinger MD, Richard J. Friedman MD, FRCSC
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Abstract
Background
The Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS) has demonstrated strong correlation with adverse outcomes in various joint replacement surgeries, yet its applicability in total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) remains unexplored. The purpose of this study is to assess the association between HFRS and postoperative complications following elective primary TEA.
Methods
The Nationwide Readmissions Database was queried to identify patients undergoing primary TEA from 2016-2020. The HFRS was used to compare medical, surgical, and clinical outcomes of frail vs. nonfrail patients. Mean and relative costs, total hospital length of stay, and discharge disposition for frail and nonfrail patients were also compared.
Results
We identified 2049 primary TEA in frail patients and 3693 in nonfrail patients. Frail patients had increased complication rates including acute respiratory failure (13.6% vs. 1.1%; P < .001), urinary tract infections (12.3% vs. 0.0%; P < .001), transfusions (3.9% vs. 1.1%; P < .001), pneumonia (1.1% vs. 0.2%; P < .001), acute respiratory distress syndrome (3.2% vs. 0.6%; P < .001), sepsis (0.7% vs. 0.1%; P < .001), and hardware failure (1.2% vs. 0.1%; P < .001). Frail patients also experienced higher rates of readmission (37% vs. 25%; P < .001) and death (1.7% vs. 0.2%; P < .001), while being less likely to undergo revision (6.5% vs. 17%; P < .001). Frail patients incurred higher health-care costs ($28,497 vs. $23,377; P < .001) and longer length of stay (5.3 days vs. 2.6 days; P < .001), with reduced likelihood of routine hospital stays (36% vs. 71%; P < .001) and increased utilization of short-term hospitalization (P < .001), care facilities (P < .001), and home health-care services (P < .001).
Conclusion
HFRS is a validated indicator of frailty and is strongly associated with increased rates of complications in patients undergoing elective primary TEA. These findings should be considered by orthopedic surgeons when assessing surgical candidacy and discussing treatment options in this at-risk patient population.
期刊介绍:
The official publication for eight leading specialty organizations, this authoritative journal is the only publication to focus exclusively on medical, surgical, and physical techniques for treating injury/disease of the upper extremity, including the shoulder girdle, arm, and elbow. Clinically oriented and peer-reviewed, the Journal provides an international forum for the exchange of information on new techniques, instruments, and materials. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery features vivid photos, professional illustrations, and explicit diagrams that demonstrate surgical approaches and depict implant devices. Topics covered include fractures, dislocations, diseases and injuries of the rotator cuff, imaging techniques, arthritis, arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and rehabilitation.