The study included 10,633 admissions for total knee or hip arthroplasty. Of those admissions, 591 unplanned readmissions occurred within 90 days after discharge. Joint-related infection was the most common reason for readmission
Independent predictors of readmission within 90 days include:
• Male sex
• Black race
• Increased duration of initial hospital stay
• Release to inpatient rehabilitation
• Unilateral replacement
• Decreased age
• Decreased distance between patient’s home and hospital
• Total knee replacement
The researchers concluded that several of the factors leading to unplanned readmissions are not easily prevented complications.
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