Research Article

Immediate Physical Therapy following Total Joint Arthroplasty: Barriers and Impact on Short-Term Outcomes

Table 4

Postoperative variables for matched immediate and delayed PT groups.

Immediate PTDelayed PTp value
(n=669)(n=223)

Median Postoperative LOS (hours)48.6 28.6-54.846.9 30.5-68.80.750
Median PT Sessions Before Discharge3 2-43 2-3<0.001
Mean PT Sessions Before Discharge3.3±1.72.9±1.8
Discharge Disposition
 Home/Self Care62.5%59.2%0.819
 Home Health Service20.8%24.2%
 SNF15.2%15.2%
 Rehab Facility1.3%1.3%
 Expired0.1%0.0%
30-Day Readmission3.1%7.6%0.004