Congestive Heart Failure, Other Comorbidities Could Increase Risk of In-Hospital Falls

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Comorbid conditions and undergoing a joint replacement revision surgery are some of the factors associated with an increased risk of in-hospital falls after total hip or knee replacement surgery, according to research conducted by Hospital for Special Surgery.

Read the full report in Becker’s ASC Review on in-hospital falls.

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