Implications of Admission and Surgical Timing on Hospital Length of Stay in Patients with Hip Fractures.
Christopher H RashidifardChelsea M BushPaul P MuccinoThomas G DiPasqualePublished in: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2021)
Thursday admission/surgery was associated with longer LOS. Delayed surgical optimization coupled with insurance companies' observance of regular business hours may delay admission to inpatient rehab or skilled nursing facilities, resulting in avoidable healthcare expenditures.