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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Patient Support Services
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • A Total Joint Hotline (TJH) was implemented to reduce emergency department visits for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) or total hip arthroplasty (THA).
  • The 24-hour hotline provides direct access to the adult reconstruction care team during the postoperative phase.
  • Understanding factors influencing TJH utilization is crucial for optimizing patient care and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify patient- and procedure-related factors associated with the utilization of the Total Joint Hotline.
  • To analyze the impact of specific comorbidities and demographics on hotline usage.
  • To inform preoperative counseling and postoperative support strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective data collection from 372 patients undergoing primary unilateral TKA or THA over six months.
  • Patients received TJH contact information preoperatively via a wristband.
  • Call logs were analyzed for demographics, comorbidities, and utilization patterns using univariable negative binomial regression.

Main Results:

  • Total knee arthroplasty patients called the TJH significantly more often than total hip arthroplasty patients.
  • Patients with a history of fibromyalgia, depression, or those on psychiatric medication demonstrated increased TJH utilization.
  • Call frequency was not significantly influenced by age, sex, body mass index, or smoking status.

Conclusions:

  • Total knee arthroplasty patients, particularly those with fibromyalgia and depression, are more likely to utilize postoperative support hotlines.
  • Findings suggest a need for tailored preoperative optimization and postoperative resource planning for at-risk patient groups.
  • The Total Joint Hotline serves as a valuable tool for managing postoperative concerns and potentially reducing unnecessary emergency department visits.