Extended length of stay in diabetic octogenarians following revision total hip arthroplasty

ConclusionDiabetic octogenarian patients have an increased risk for a prolonged hospital stay following rTHA relative to their younger diabetic geriatric counterparts. Orthopedic surgeons should be aware of these increased risks to properly educate diabetic octogenarians and assist in surgical management decision making in these patients considering rTHA.
Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research