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The Journal of Arthroplasty, Volume 36, Issue 2, 623 - 629
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Paget’s Disease in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Is Associated With Greater In-Hospital Lengths of Stay, Costs, and Complications
Hernandez, Nicholas M. et al.Hip
Background
There are few well-powered studies investigating the association of Paget’s disease of bone on patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). This study utilized a nationwide database to determine whether Paget’s patients undergoing primary THA are associated with higher rates of (1) lengths of stay (LOS); (2) costs; and (3) complications (medical/surgical and implant-related).
Methods
Using International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision and Current Procedural Terminology codes, Paget’s patients undergoing primary THA were identified and matched to non-Paget’s patients in a 1:5 ratio by age, sex, and comorbidities utilizing the PearlDiver database. This resulted in 21,714 patients in Paget’s (n = 3619) and non-Paget’s (n = 18,095) cohorts. Outcomes assessed included LOS, episode-of-care costs, medical/surgical complications, and implant-related complications. A P value less than .003 was considered statistically significant.
Results
Compared to the matched cohort, Paget’s patients undergoing primary THA had significantly longer LOS ( P < .0001), higher 90-day total global episode-of-care costs ( P < .0001), higher 90-day medical and surgical complications ( P < .0001), and higher implant-related complications ( P < .0001).
Conclusion
We found that Paget’s was associated with higher rates of LOS, costs, and complications. Although there was an association found, the risk appears reasonably low compared to the matched cohort. The study can be utilized by orthopedic professionals to counsel and educate these patients of potential complications which may occur following their procedure.
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