Table 5.
Readmission within 90 days following surgery for matched patients (n = 339)
| Complication type | Specific complication (n = 13) | Postoperative day no. for readmission | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infection (n = 3) | Periprosthetic infections (2) | Treated with debridement and irrigation | 14, 58 |
| Suspicion of superficial wound infection (1) | Treated with antibiotics | 17 | |
| Thromboembolism (n = 6) | Clinical suspicion of DVT (5) | Ruled out by ultrasound | 4, 7, 8, 14, 26 |
| Clinical suspicion of DVT, confirmed by ultrasound (1) | Treated with anticoagulants | 5 | |
| Cardiac (n = 1) | Dyspnea, all tests normal. Hemoglobin measured at 9.4 g/dl | Treated with oral iron | 9 |
| Gastrointestinal (n = 1) | Abdominal pain due to Ogilvie syndrome | 7 | |
| Fracture (n = 1) | Fall and contralateral femoral neck fracture | 51 | |
| Pulmonary (n = 1) | Acute COPD exacerbation | 47 |
COPD = Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease