Lower Extremity Fractures Outcomes*
January 2010 – December 2010

Riverside Rehabilitation Institute is committed to providing the highest quality rehabilitation to our patients so they can experience the best possible results. We seek to improve who we are and what we do every single day. The result is an unparalleled rehabilitation experience for our patients and their loved ones.

• About 88% of patients admitted to RRI are discharged back home, nearly 14% higher than the national percentage of leg/hip fracture patients who return home.
• Patients experiencing a leg or hip fracture are admitted to RRI for rehab an average of 5 days after their injury, two days earlier than the national average of 7 days.
• During their stay here, patients usually progress from needing a moderate amount of help to needing only a minimal amount of help with tasks such as bathing, dressing, walking/wheelchair use and ability to understand.

Source: e-rehab Outcomes Report, Calendar Year 2010

*RRI outcomes are measured using Functional Independence Measures (FIM), a standard tool used nationally to asses patients' ability to perform certain tasks. FIM scores at admission are compared to FIM scores upon discharge to measure progress in key areas, such as self-care and communication.