What does it mean?
It measures the rate of medical complications such as infection, blood clots in leg veins [DVT], peroneal nerve [a nerve in the lower leg] damage, patellar [kneecap] injuries, injury to blood vessels, fat embolism, blood transfusion and anesthesia complications after a Total Knee Replacement.
What does it indicate?
A lesser complication rate implies quicker recovery and lesser stay at the hospital.
| Name of Parameter | Bench Mark | Reference | 2020-2021 | Complication rate TKR | 0.60% | CIHI 2016 | 0.05% |
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* References chosen for the benchmark of each indicator, are the best of class for that respective indicator
** All values audited and validated by the Apollo Clinical Audit Team
UPDATED ON 19/08/2021
