Readmissions at 30 Days and 1 Year for Implant-Associated Complications Following Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Population-Based Study of 34,392 Patients Across Austria

Key Points

• Readmissions at 30 days and 1 year are significantly linked to implant-associated complications after hip and knee arthroplasty.
• The readmission rates observed were 15% at 30 days and 20% at 1 year for patients undergoing these procedures.
• Population-based analysis involving 34,392 patients demonstrated multiple contributing factors affecting these readmission rates.
• Findings suggest a need for enhancing monitoring strategies and reducing complication risks post-surgery.