Key result
Development of DVT within one month after major orthopedic surgery was associated with a 22% and 74% increase in outpatient and emergency department visits, respectively, and over $2000 in added costs.
Why the study?
Does the development of DVT following major orthopedic surgery increase healthcare costs and resource utilization in adult patients?
Population
32,899 patients 18 years of age or older with a record of major orthopedic surgery from the PharMetrics…
Comparison
Development of deep vein thrombosis during the… vs No development of DVT during the first month…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
6 months postdischarge
Authors
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May heighten postdischarge burden after orthopedic surgery; extends observational cost data but leaves causal prevention effects open.
Cohort (n=32,899)
Does the development of DVT following major orthopedic surgery increase healthcare costs and resource utilization in adult patients?
The development of DVT following major orthopedic surgery is associated with significantly increased healthcare resource utilization and costs over a 6-month postdischarge period.
Nutescu et al. (2008) conducted a cohort in Major orthopedic surgery (n=32,899). Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) during the first month after hospital discharge vs. No DVT during the first month after hospital discharge was evaluated on Total 6-month costs and resource utilization (readmissions, outpatient, emergency department visits). Development of DVT within one month after major orthopedic surgery was associated with a 22% and 74% increase in outpatient and emergency department visits, respectively, and over $2000 in added costs.
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