Perception of Perioperative Risk for Arthroplasty Patients: A Poll of Indian Orthopedic Surgeons.

J Arthroplasty

Department of Joint Replacement Surgery, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Published: August 2023

Background: A survey of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) reported that 95% of respondents attempted to modify risk factors prior to arthroplasty. This study investigated Indian arthroplasty surgeons' approach to patients who have modifiable risk factors.

Methods: The AAHKS survey tool was adapted for Indian surgeons and distributed to the membership of the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons and Indian Arthroplasty Association via a Survey Monkey. A total of 92 survey responses were received, representing a response rate of 12%.

Results: Overall, 87% of respondents restricted access to arthroplasty surgery for patients who have modifiable risk factors, but only 51% of respondents reported delays or restricted treatment because of risk factors. Respondents reported that financial implications were more likely to delay or restrict treatment in 97% and social/family reasons in 66%. Poor diabetic control (81%), previous infection (57%), and malnutrition/hypoalbuminemia (47%) were the most frequent modifiable risk factors. There were 82% of surgeons reporting that the patient's socioeconomic status influenced treatment including: 71% of patients who have low socioeconomic status, 57% who do not have insurance, and 45% who have limited social supports. Most surgeons (92%) reported that funding influenced the type of care provided and the choice of implants.

Conclusion: Over 97% of Indian arthroplasty surgeons thought socioeconomic factors impaired access to orthopaedic treatment. Only half the surgeons restricted access for comorbidities and these were more often related to infection risks and diabetes. These findings contrast dramatically to the practice patterns of American AAHKS members.

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