Hospital resource use after hip reconstruction surgery in children with neurological complex chronic conditions.
Jay G BerryRachel L DifazioPatrice MelvinLaurie GladerElizabeth CastoBenjamin J ShorePublished in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2020)
Children with neurological complex chronic conditions (CCCs) often develop hip disorders which require hip reconstruction surgery. Co-occurring conditions are common in children with neuromuscular CCCs. Having four or more chronic conditions was associated with a longer length of stay, increased costs, and higher odds of readmission. Malnutrition was a significant risk factor for prolonged hospitalization after hip reconstruction surgery.