Factors Influencing Compliance to Follow-up Visits in Orthopaedic Surgery
Matthew Bender,
Neil Jain,
Alec Giron
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Orthopaedic procedures require postoperative follow-up to maximize recovery. Missed appointments and noncompliance can result in complications and increased healthcare costs. This study investigates the relationship between patient postoperative visit attendance and the distance traveled to receive care.
Materials and Methods:
A retrospective review of all surgeries performed by a single orthopaedic surgeon in 2019 at level 1 trauma center i… Show more
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