January 2008 – December 2008
Riverside Rehabilitation Institute has an outstanding Orthopedic Unit and we want you to know how our patients compare with patients nationwide.
Patients Admitted to RRI’s Orthopedic Unit for Leg Fractures
Compare Well to the National Average
- Patients who come to RRI for rehab after fracturing a leg/hip are admitted an average of 8 days after their injury. This is the same as the national average of 8 days.
- The average age of a patient admitted to RRI after a leg/hip fracture is 64. The national average age is 77.
- During their stay here, patients usually progress from needing a moderate amount of help for tasks such as bathing, dressing, and walking/wheelchair use to needing a minimal amount of help for the same tasks. This compares well with the national average.
- About 67% of patients admitted to RRI are discharged back home. The national number of patients returning home is 67%.
There are some things that affect length of stay and discharge
Fractured leg/hip injuries are not all alike. Surgery for this type of injury also varies. The length of time a patient usually stays at RRI after injuring a leg/hip averages 12 days. The National average is 11 days.
Leg/hip fracture patients are admitted with a goal of returning home. Most often, patients make progress and are able to return home with the help of their families and outpatient or home health therapies.
Some things increase the possibility of not returning home. These things include:
- Patients whose injury is severe
- Patients who cannot put weight on the injured leg
- Patients who live alone
- Patients who have no family to provide help
Outpatient physical therapy is usually recommended after discharge however; in some instances a few patients may need home health services. Your doctor and rehab team will recommend to you the services that will best meet your needs. Your Care Coordinator is available to help you with your discharge needs.
By working with patients and their families, we carry out our mission of
“Rebuilding the lives of the physically impaired”…every day.
