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. 2025 Oct 7;13(19):2531. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13192531

The Hidden Risks of Hip Replacement: Unveiling Mortality and Costs in 1.6 Million Patients

Yaron Berkovich 1,2, Binyamin Finkel 3,, Assil Mahamid 3, Hadar Gan-Or 3, Loai Ahmad Takrori 3, Yaniv Yonai 1,2, David Maman 1,2,*,
Editor: Victor R Prybutok
PMCID: PMC12524541  PMID: 41095617

Abstract

Methods: Using the most recent pre-COVID National Inpatient Sample (2016–2019), we evaluated inpatient mortality and economic impact after elective primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) across 327,123 cases (1,635,615 weighted discharges).Results: Overall inpatient mortality was 0.04%, but was higher in patients ≥ 80 years (0.15%), with weekend admissions (0.10%), and with surgical delay ≥ 1 day (0.17%). Comorbidities with the greatest mortality association included congestive heart failure and chronic kidney disease (both with markedly elevated odds), and acute in-hospital complications (e.g., pulmonary embolism) carried substantial risk. Complications also increased resource use; for example, heart failure, pulmonary edema, and acute coronary artery disease were each associated with significantly higher costs and prolonged length of stay. Conclusion: These findings provide a contemporary, pre-pandemic national baseline that quantifies high-risk subgroups and the economic footprint of adverse events, supporting targeted perioperative strategies and hospital planning for elective THA.

Keywords: Total Hip Arthroplasty, post operative complications, clinical outcomes, NIS, National Inpatient Sample, big data

1. Introduction

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent chronic health condition impacting pain, physical function, mental health, sleep, work participation, and even mortality [1]. It stands as the costliest condition for privately insured patients in the United States, contributing to over $6.3 billion in healthcare expenses [2]. With a projected surge in US adults with arthritis expected to reach 78 million by 2040 [3], the economic burden on individuals and the healthcare system is poised to escalate, given that OA is the most prevalent form of arthritis [4].

Primary THAis the gold standard for treating end-stage hip osteoarthritis, providing relief from pain and improved joint function [5]. Its transformative journey began with the first total hip replacement by Wiles in 1938, evolving significantly with Sir John Charnley’s “low-friction arthroplasty” in the 1960s [6,7]. Recognized as “the operation of the century” [7], THA is considered a safe and effective intervention, despite potential side effects such as infection, dislocation, and pulmonary embolism. Inpatient mortality, the most serious complication, has been documented in up to 3.9% of patients after THA [8,9]. While historical literature reports death rates ranging from 0.1 to 0.8% [10], a significant decline can be attributed to technological advancements and improved preoperative treatment [11,12].

This study delves into the national database, exploring variables influencing inpatient mortality rates after hip arthroplasty. The research aims to highlight key findings regarding mortality rates, comorbidities, costs, and other critical parameters, providing valuable insights for the understanding and enhancement of this pivotal surgical intervention. Importantly, our investigation utilizes a more recent dataset (2016–2019) with the ICD-10 coding system, enhancing the relevance and accuracy of our findings compared to an earlier study that employed older data and the ICD-9 coding system [13].

Research Questions

What are the key predictors of inpatient mortality following primary total hip arthroplasty, and how do comorbidities, surgical delays, and hospital factors influence mortality rates, costs, and length of stay?

2. Methods

Our study utilized the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) dataset from 2016 to 2019, the largest all-payer inpatient database in the world. This dataset provides a comprehensive and nationally representative overview of U.S. hospital admissions across various states. Notably, this is the most recent pre-COVID-19 version of the NIS, ensuring that our findings are not confounded by the significant healthcare system disruptions caused by the pandemic.

2.1. Data Processing and Cohort Refinement

The raw NIS dataset was systematically filtered to include hospitalizations with ICD-10 procedure codes corresponding to primary total hip arthroplasty. Non-elective, trauma-related, and revision procedures were excluded to ensure a purely elective primary THA cohort. Records with missing or implausible demographic data were also removed. After applying these refinement steps, the final analytic sample comprised 327,123 cases, corresponding to 1,635,615 weighted patient discharges. Age was categorized as <64, 65–79, and ≥80 years to reflect commonly used clinical and health-system thresholds (younger adults, Medicare-age patients, and octogenarians who carry disproportionate perioperative risk).

2.2. Definition of Mortality

Inpatient mortality was defined as death occurring during the index hospitalization, based on the NIS variable DIED (coded 1 = died before discharge, 0 = survived). This definition is consistent with prior studies using NIS for perioperative outcomes research [13].

2.3. Variables Collected

The dataset included detailed information on demographics, comorbidities, hospital characteristics, and inpatient complications classified by ICD-10 codes. Comorbidities were identified using the Charlson Comorbidity Index and individual ICD-10 diagnostic codes. Hospital characteristics included teaching status, bed size, and geographic region. Socioeconomic status was approximated using income quartile data provided in the NIS. Admission day (weekday vs. weekend) and surgical delay (≥1 calendar day from admission to procedure) were derived from standard NIS fields and treated as categorical exposure variables.

2.4. Statistical Analysis

Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS Statistics (version 28) and MATLAB (R2021a). Descriptive statistics summarized patient demographics, comorbidities, and hospital characteristics. Chi-square tests were used for categorical variables, and logistic regression was employed to calculate odds ratios for inpatient mortality. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.01. Cost analyses evaluated mean hospitalization costs across comorbidity and complication groups, while length of stay (LOS) was analyzed using ANOVA to assess differences between patient subgroups.

3. Results

The study analyzed data from a total of 1,635,615 inpatient THA and found an overall mortality rate of 0.04%. As shown in Table 1, the analysis revealed several statistically significant associations between THA preoperative variables and inpatient mortality. The overall mortality rate was 0.04%. It is noteworthy that the mortality rate increased significantly by 0.15% in patients over 80 years of age. Similarly, the mortality rate for weekend stays was as high as 0.10%. A delay of 1 day or more between admission and surgery was associated with a 0.17% higher mortality rate. Regarding income, the lowest income quartile (0–25%) had a statistically significant mortality rate of 0.06%. In contrast, gender and hospital region did not have a statistically significant effect on inpatient mortality.

Table 1.

Mortality Rates in Relation to Pre-Operative Variables for Inpatients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA).

Variable Category Sub-Category Mortality (No) Mortality (Yes) % Mortality
Age Category Under 64 666,640 120 0.02%
65–79 757,640 240 0.03%
Over 80 137,525 205 0.15%
Gender Male 729,835 290 0.04%
Female 904,380 320 0.04%
Region of Hospital Northeast 328,155 115 0.04%
Midwest 435,201 155 0.04%
South 526,625 225 0.04%
West 344,414 115 0.03%
Income Quartile 0–25% 310,415 185 0.06%
26–50% 404,360 160 0.04%
51–75% 440,860 130 0.03%
76–100% 455,750 120 0.03%
Number of Days from Admission to surgery 0 1,602,055 555 0.04%
1 or more 32,340 55 0.17%
Admission Day Weekday 1,629,285 605 0.04%
Weekend 5110 5 0.10%
TOTAL 1,635,615 610 0.04%

Table 2 underscores significant associations between variables and comorbidities with inpatient mortality risk in THApatients. Key findings reveal heightened mortality rates for chronic kidney disease (0.21%) and heart failure (0.30%). Conversely, hypertension (0.02%) is associated with a lower mortality risk compared to the control group (0.06%).

Table 2.

Impact of Pre-Existing Co-Morbidities on Mortality Rates in Elective Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients.

Co-Morbidity Type Mortality (No) Mortality (Yes) % Mortality
Hypertension
No 782,195 445 0.06%
Yes 852,200 165 0.02%
Dyslipidemia
No 942,595 310 0.03%
Yes 691,800 300 0.04%
Sleep Apnea
No 1,469,875 520 0.04%
Yes 164,520 90 0.05%
Chronic Anemia
No 1,540,445 545 0.04%
Yes 93,950 65 0.07%
Alcohol Abuse
No 1,610,200 595 0.04%
Yes 24,195 15 0.06%
Osteoporosis
No 1,559,155 550 0.04%
Yes 75,240 60 0.08%
Mental Disorders
No 1,138,690 380 0.03%
Yes 495,705 230 0.05%
Type 2 Diabetes
No 1,389,950 460 0.03%
Yes 244,445 150 0.06%
Chronic Kidney Disease
No 1,529,035 390 0.03%
Yes 105,360 220 0.21%
Congestive Heart Failure
No 1,614,680 550 0.03%
Yes 19,715 60 0.30%
Chronic Lung Disease
No 1,525,485 470 0.03%
Yes 108,910 140 0.13%
Anticoagulants
No 1,542,490 515 0.03%
Yes 91,905 95 0.10%

Figure 1 displays significant odds ratios for inpatient mortality in primary THA patients, highlighting the relative risks associated with each diagnostic factor. Notably, congestive heart failure and chronic kidney disease present substantially higher odds ratios of 8.935 and 8.187, indicating a significantly increased risk of inpatient mortality.

Figure 1.

Figure 1

Odds Ratios of Inpatient Mortality After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty.

Hypertension exhibits an odds ratio of 0.34, suggesting a potential association with lower inpatient mortality risk.

Table 3 provides insights into mortality rates segmented by All Patient Refined Diagnosis-Related Group (APR-DRG) Risk Subclasses in elective THA. APR-DRG Risk Subclasses categorize patients based on the predicted risk of mortality, enabling a more nuanced understanding of outcomes. For patients categorized under “Extreme likelihood of dying,” a high mortality rate of 75.40% was recorded, in stark contrast to other risk subclasses. The differences in mortality rates across these APR-DRG Risk Subclasses were statistically significant.

Table 3.

Mortality Rates by All Patient Refined DRG Risk Subclasses in Elective Total Hip Arthroplasty.

All Patient Refined DRG: Risk of Mortality Subclass Mortality (No) Mortality (Yes) % Mortality
  • -

    No class specified

25 0 0.00%
  • -

    Minor likelihood of dying

1,357,545 55 9.00%
  • -

    Moderate likelihood of dying

236,705 25 4.10%
  • -

    Major likelihood of dying

34,890 70 11.50%
  • -

    Extreme likelihood of dying

5230 460 75.40%

Table 4 outlines hospital complications in elective THA patients, emphasizing diagnostic factors like acute renal failure, exsanguination anemia, and pulmonary embolism, along with their associated mortality rates. For instance, acute renal failure occurred in 1.78% of patients, with a 0.91% mortality rate. Blood loss anemia affected 17.94% of patients, with a 0.11% mortality rate. Although pulmonary embolism is rare (0.08% occurrence), it carries a notably high mortality rate of 3.46%. Statistically significant differences in mortality rates are evident for each inpatient complication type.

Table 4.

Types and Rates of Inpatient Complications in Elective Total Hip Arthroplasty Procedures.

Diagnostic Factor No (Count) Yes (Count) % of All Patients Died No (%) Died Yes (%) % Mortality (No) % Mortality (Yes)
Acute Renal Failure 1,605,335 29,060 1.78% 345 265 0.02% 0.91%
Blood Loss Anemia 1,341,240 293,155 17.94% 280 330 0.02% 0.11%
Pulmonary Embolism 1,633,095 1,300 0.08% 565 45 0.03% 3.46%
Heart Failure 1,632,895 1,500 0.09% 575 35 0.04% 2.33%
Acute Kidney Injury 1,605,335 29,060 1.78% 345 265 0.02% 0.91%
Acute Coronary Artery Disease 1,633,105 1,290 0.08% 485 125 0.03% 9.69%
Pulmonary Edema 1,633,700 695 0.04% 585 25 0.04% 3.60%
Cardiac Arrhythmias 1,574,670 59,725 3.66% 500 110 0.03% 0.18%
Venous Thromboembolism 1,631,555 2,840 0.17% 590 20 0.04% 0.70%

Figure 2 depicts odds ratios for inpatient mortality in primary THA patients, emphasizing diagnostic factors. Acute Coronary Artery Disease exhibits the highest odds ratio at 326.282, indicating an exceptionally high likelihood of mortality. Other significant factors include Pulmonary Edema, Pulmonary Embolism, Heart Failure, and Acute Kidney Injury.

Figure 2.

Figure 2

Odds ratios for Inpatient Mortality in Patients Undergoing Primary THA.

Table 5 reveals the influence of comorbidities, complications, and age on average costs for elective THA patients. For instance, acute coronary artery disease substantially raises the average cost from $63,603.94 to $140,793.58. Similarly, patients with heart failure incur an average cost of $132,671.84 compared to $63,605.86 for those without heart failure. The presence of pulmonary embolism and pulmonary edema is also associated with notably higher average costs. Age contributes to cost variation, with patients aged 80 and older incurring an average cost of $66,180.77, surpassing other age groups.

Table 5.

Impact of Comorbidities, Complications and Age on Average Costs for Elective Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients.

Condition Mean Cost in $ (No) Mean Cost in $ (Yes)
Hypertension 64,032.01 63,339.71
Dyslipidemia 64,054.35 63,147.52
Obstructive Sleep Apnea 63,625.91 64,071.51
Chronic Anemia 63,459.19 67,148.12
Alcohol Abuse 63,601.64 68,310.66
Osteoporosis 63,511.9 66,964.83
Mental Disorders 63,142.14 64,886.35
Type 2 Diabetes 63,280.48 65,889.08
Chronic Kidney Disease 63,286.45 69,265.44
Congestive Heart Failure 63,572.17 71,733.08
Chronic Lung Disease 63,320.64 68,566.06
Use of anticoagulants 63,451.69 67,342.56
Acute Renal Failure 63,158.3 91,788.62
Blood Loss Anemia 61,568.63 73,308.78
Pulmonary Embolism 63,621.45 124,022.33
Heart Failure 63,605.86 132,671.84
Acute Coronary Artery Disease 63,603.94 140,793.58
Stroke 63,670.28 71,158.24
Pulmonary Edema 63,641.96 129,976.01
Cardiac Arrhythmias 63,456.32 69,341.65
Venous Thromboembolism 63,594.89 106,645.06
Age Category (Under 64) 63,717.26
Age Category (65–79) 63,274.75
Age Category (Over 80) 66,180.77

As evidenced by Table 6, the average length of stay in the hospital varied significantly across age categories for patients undergoing elective Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA). Patients aged over 80 had a statistically significant longer average stay of 2.68 days, compared to 2.02 days for those aged 65–79 and 1.9 days for patients under 64.

Table 6.

Influence of Age on Length of Stay.

Age Category in Years Average Length of Stay in Days
Under 64 1.9
65–79 2.02
Over 80 2.68

Figure 3 elucidates the statistically significant relationship between various comorbidities and complications and the average length of stay in days for patients undergoing elective THA. Notably, conditions such as acute renal failure and heart failure markedly increased the length of stay to 4.39 and 8.21 days, respectively. Similarly, acute complications like pulmonary embolism resulted in an average stay of 6.86 days.

Figure 3.

Figure 3

The effect of comorbidities and complications on length of stay in days.

4. Discussion

4.1. Contribution of This Study

This national analysis of more than 1.6 million weighted elective THA discharges provides an updated, pre-pandemic benchmark for inpatient outcomes using the NIS (2016–2019) [14]. Our work offers three key contributions: (i) identification of high-risk patient groups (age ≥ 80 years, and those with congestive heart failure [CHF] or chronic kidney disease [CKD]); (ii) demonstration of actionable system-level factors—weekend admission and surgical delay ≥ 1 day—associated with higher inpatient mortality; and (iii) quantification of the economic impact of major complications on costs and length of stay (LOS). Collectively, these results inform perioperative optimization and hospital resource planning in elective THA.

4.2. Interpretation of Findings

The overall inpatient mortality rate of 0.04% aligns with contemporary reports of very low perioperative mortality in elective THA and reflects advances in patient selection, perioperative care, and surgical technique [8,9,15]. Nonetheless, the increased mortality among octogenarians (0.15%) and among patients with CHF or CKD underscores the need for tailored risk mitigation and vigilant postoperative monitoring in these populations, consistent with prior literature linking cardiovascular and renal comorbidity to adverse outcomes after arthroplasty [16,17,18]. The large effect sizes observed for acute coronary artery disease, pulmonary embolism, and acute kidney injury reinforce the importance of early recognition and rapid intervention when such complications arise, in line with earlier reports of perioperative cardiac and thromboembolic risk following hip arthroplasty [8,19].

Importantly, our data indicate that system factors remain relevant contributors to adverse outcomes. Weekend admission and surgical delay ≥ 1 day were associated with mortality rates several-fold higher than baseline, suggesting that timely access to surgery and consistent perioperative resources may influence survival. This observation is directionally consistent with prior evidence that organizational and volume-related factors can affect arthroplasty outcomes [8,15].

4.3. Economic and Resource Implications

Beyond clinical outcomes, we demonstrate the substantial economic footprint of complications. Heart failure, pulmonary edema, and acute coronary events were associated with markedly higher costs and prolonged LOS. These findings provide quantifiable targets for health-system stakeholders to evaluate the potential value of preoperative optimization, standardized pathways, and early-warning/rapid-response strategies in elective THA, complementing earlier work that connected adverse events with resource utilization after joint replacement [8,9,20].

4.4. Clinical Implications

Our findings support practical perioperative strategies for risk mitigation. Patients with CHF and CKD should undergo preoperative optimization including fluid status management, cardiology/nephrology consultation when appropriate, and perioperative hemodynamic monitoring. For patients with high thromboembolic risk (e.g., prior VTE, hypercoagulable states), aggressive thromboprophylaxis and early mobilization protocols are recommended. Hospitals should minimize surgical delay, especially for high-risk patients, by implementing streamlined preoperative clearance pathways and ensuring weekday resource availability.

4.5. Comparison with Existing Literature

Our results complement large-scale analyses showing that advanced age and major cardiopulmonary/renal comorbidity are dominant predictors of perioperative risk after hip arthroplasty [13,20,21,22]. The present analysis adds value by focusing on a stable pre-COVID period, thereby avoiding confounding from pandemic-related fluctuations in case mix and hospital operations while providing a national baseline for subsequent comparisons [16]. While procedure volumes varied during and after the pandemic, the patient- and system-level risk patterns identified here remain directly actionable for elective care pathways. Recent large-cohort studies have similarly shown that patient factors such as super-obesity or ethnicity are strongly associated with higher postoperative complication rates, increased cost, and longer hospitalization after THA [23].

4.6. Limitations

Several limitations warrant mention. First, our analysis is restricted to inpatient outcomes and does not capture long-term endpoints such as readmissions, functional recovery, or post-discharge survival. The NIS also lacks information on postoperative rehabilitation, patient-reported outcomes, and psychosocial variables (e.g., stress, mental health), which are known to influence recovery trajectories after THA [24]. Although such constraints are inherent to administrative datasets, they limit the ability to fully characterize longitudinal recovery. Future studies that incorporate longitudinal follow-up, rehabilitation utilization, and patient-centered outcomes will be important to provide a comprehensive assessment of long-term clinical and economic impact after elective THA.

5. Conclusions

Using the largest pre-COVID nationwide cohort of elective THA cases, we found that inpatient mortality, while rare (0.04%), is concentrated among octogenarians and patients with CHF or CKD. System-level factors such as weekend admission and surgical delay ≥ 1 day were associated with markedly higher risk, identifying actionable targets for process improvement. Complications—including pulmonary embolism, heart failure, and acute coronary events—were not only linked to mortality but also drove substantial increases in cost and length of stay. These findings provide a contemporary baseline for perioperative risk stratification and underscore the economic benefit of preventing complications. Future research should integrate longitudinal follow-up and rehabilitation data to capture the full spectrum of outcomes after THA and guide more comprehensive quality-improvement strategies.

Abbreviations

List of Abbreviations (A–Z):

APR-DRG All Patient Refined Diagnosis-Related Group
AKI Acute Kidney Injury
CAD Coronary Artery Disease
CHF Congestive Heart Failure
CKD Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision
LOS Length of Stay
MATLAB Matrix Laboratory
MI Myocardial Infarction
NIS National Inpatient Sample
OA Osteoarthritis
OR Odds Ratio
PE Pulmonary Embolism
SPSS Statistical Package for the Social Sciences
THA Total Hip Arthroplasty

Author Contributions

Conceptualization, Y.B., B.F. and D.M.; Methodology, D.M. and Y.Y.; Data curation, B.F., A.M. and H.G.-O.; Formal analysis, D.M. and L.A.T.; Writing—original draft, D.M. and B.F.; Writing—review & editing, Y.B., A.M., H.G.-O. and L.A.T.; Visualization, L.A.T. and Y.Y.; Supervision, Y.B. and Y.Y. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

Institutional Review Board Statement

This study was exempt from Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval as it is based on de-identified data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database. The NIS dataset does not include patient-identifiable information, and therefore, informed consent was not required. Studies using publicly available, de-identified data such as NIS are considered exempt from IRB review under U.S. federal regulations (45 CFR 46.104).

Informed Consent Statement

This study was exempt from Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval as it is based on de-identified data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database. The NIS dataset does not include patient-identifiable information, and therefore, informed consent was not required. Studies using publicly available, de-identified data such as NIS are considered exempt from IRB review under U.S. federal regulations (45 CFR 46.104).

Data Availability Statement

The original contributions presented in the study are included in the article, further inquiries can be directed to the corresponding author.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Funding Statement

This research received no external funding.

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