Oct 27, 2015 | Healthcare Data
Why is tracking complications so important? Millions of total joint replacement surgeries are performed each year in the US. While the vast majority of patients experience tremendous outcomes, 2-5% have complications that require additional surgery. What we do not... Oct 21, 2015 | Patient Reported Outcomes
Can Patients Accurately Report Surgical Complications? Yes. Two different studies from 2012 prove the validity of patient-reported complications. Not only are they valid, but they are also more accurate than administrative data commonly used. The Two Studies...