Prevalence and Costs of Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy After Primary TJA

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Kevin L OngSteven M Kurtz

Abstract

This study evaluated the trends in discharge patterns and the prevalence and cost of post-discharge PT. The 5% Medicare database (1997-2010) was used to identify 50,886 primary THA and 107,675 TKA patients. More than 50% of patients were discharged from hospital to an inpatient facility. There were an increase in discharges to skilled nursing units and a reduced rate to rehabilitation facilities. In contrast to hospital, surgeon reimbursement, and implant costs, the average annual PT cost per patient rose through the study period. Approximately 25% of PT costs were used on less common modalities. PT costs more than $648 million a year. With the increased pressure to control costs for primary TJA, these patterns may change unless PT effectiveness can be demonstrated.

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