American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Oct 2007
Influence of admission hematocrit on inpatient rehabilitation outcomes after total knee and hip arthroplasty.
To examine admission hematocrit (Hct) status on inpatient rehabilitation outcomes after total knee (TKA) and hip arthroplasty (THA). ⋯ Although very low Hct at admission does not impede functional gains, it is related to longer LOS and greater hospital charges. Rehabilitation teams should consider this when preparing plans of care, rehabilitation goals, and plans for discharge.