Risk assessment tools used to predict outcomes of total hip and total knee arthroplasty.

Konopka, Joseph F; Hansen, Viktor J; Rubash, Harry E; Freiberg, Andrew A · Orthop Clin North Am · 2015

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Abstract

This article reviews recently proposed clinical tools for predicting risks and outcomes in total hip arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty patients. Additionally, we share the Massachusetts General Hospital experience with using the Risk Assessment and Prediction Tool to predict the need for an extended care facility after total joint arthroplasty.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy