Impact of COVID-19 on Pulmonary Embolism Rates in Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty.

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence and severity of pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasties after the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Materials And Methods: Patients who underwent a total hip arthroplasty or a total knee arthroplasty between 2017 and 2022 and had a PE within 90 days postoperatively were included. Demographics, medical history, procedural information, and PE outcomes were collected and evaluated.

Success of Same-Day Discharge Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Does Location Matter?

Background: Same calendar day discharge (SCDD) following total joint arthroplasty is desirable for patients and surgeons alike. The aim of this study was to compare the success rate of SCDD in an ambulatory surgical center (ASC) versus hospital setting.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 510 patients who underwent primary hip and knee total joint arthroplasty over a 2-year period.