Key result
Venous thromboembolism after hip fracture surgery was associated with an increased length of stay (9 vs. 5 days) and increased inpatient cost ($103,860.83 vs. $51,576.00).
Why the study?
Trends in DVT and PE rates and the incremental inpatient cost and length of stay associated with VTE after hip fracture surgery needed evaluation.
Does venous thromboembolism increase inpatient cost and length of stay in patients undergoing operative treatment of hip fractures?
Population
838,054 patients undergoing operative treatment of hip fractures in the National Inpatient Sample
Comparison
Patients with VTE vs those without
Design
Retrospective database analysis
Authors
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Low DVT rates in orthopedic trauma may support current prophylaxis; leaves open need for prospective trials on VTE prevention and costs.
Observational (n=838,054)
Yes
Does venous thromboembolism increase inpatient cost and length of stay in patients undergoing operative treatment of hip fractures?
Absolute Event Rate: 9% vs 5%
Venous thromboembolism after hip fracture surgery significantly increases inpatient length of stay and hospitalization costs.
Trivedi et al. (2020) conducted an observational in Hip fracture (n=838,054). Venous thromboembolism (VTE) vs. No VTE was evaluated on Length of stay (days). Venous thromboembolism after hip fracture surgery was associated with an increased length of stay (9 vs. 5 days) and increased inpatient cost ($103,860.83 vs. $51,576.00).
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