Causes and Factors Leading to Readmission After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Mini-Review

Tushar Jethi*

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, India

*Corresponding Author: Tushar Jethi, MS Orthopedic, Senior Resident, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, 141001, India.

DOI: 10.64258/3067-7130.2025.102005

Submission Date: February 21, 2025

Published Date: March 3, 2025

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Abstract

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a well-established procedure for managing advanced knee osteoarthritis, providing significant pain relief and functional improvement [1]. However, despite its success, postoperative complications and hospital readmissions remain a concern [2,3]. This mini review focuses on the causes and risk factors associated with readmission after TKA, highlighting findings from recent literature, including our retrospective study. The primary reasons for readmission include surgical site infections, wound complications, thromboembolic events, and medical comorbidities [4,5]. Understanding these factors is crucial for developing strategies to minimize readmission rates and improve patient outcomes.

Keywords

Total Knee Arthroplasty, Medical comorbidities, Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary embolism (PE)

Citation

Tushar Jethi (2025) Causes and Factors Leading to Readmission After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Mini-Review. On J Clin & Med Case Rep 1(1): 1-5