Table 4.
Readmission within 90 days following surgery for outpatient patients (n = 116)
Complication type | Specific complication (n = 7) | Postoperative day no. for readmission | |
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Infection (n = 1) | Periprosthetic infection | Treated with debridement and irrigation | 48 |
Thromboembolism (n = 2) | Clinical suspicion of DVT | Ruled out by ultrasound | 6, 9 |
Fracture (n = 2) | Periprosthetic fracture due to fall | Revised with revision THA | 6 |
Periprosthetic fracture without trauma | ORIF with cables | 25 | |
Urologic (n = 2) | Post renal kidney failure due to urinary retention | Treated with urinary catheter and fluids | 2 |
Urinary retention | Treated with urinary catheter | 7 |