Table 3. Outcomes comparison of patients undergoing primary and revision surgeries.
| Variables | Primary surgery (N=1,063) | Revision surgery (N=123) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of stay (days) | 7.2 | 8.1 | 0.110 |
| Total charges | $182,445 | $155,109 | 0.013 |
| Discharge disposition | 0.159 | ||
| Routine | 31.7 | 22.8 | |
| Short term hospital | 2.0 | 0.8 | |
| Another facility | 34.5 | 43.9 | |
| Home health care | 31.7 | 32.5 |