The association of congestive heart failure on in-hospital lengths of stay, morbidity, and financial burden following primary total knee arthroplasty.

This study illustrated those patients with preexisting CHF undergoing a primary TKA have longer in-hospital lengths of stay and higher rates of morbidity and financial burden. With the increasing prevalence of CHF worldwide, orthopedists and other healthcare professionals can utilize the information provided in this study to educate patients and establish comprehensive treatment plans to help mitigate postoperative effects associated with CHF.