Texas Spine and Joint Hospital achieved five stars for its performance in total knee replacement, total hip replacement, back surgery and spinal fusion surgery care from Healthgrades, an online resource helping consumers make informed decisions to find the right hospital for the right care.

A five-star rating indicates Texas Spine and Joint Hospital’s clinical outcomes are significantly better than expected when treating the condition or performing the procedure being evaluated. According to Healthgrades data, orthopedic and spine surgery patients treated at a five-star facility are 51 to 67 percent less likely to experience common post-operative complications, such as hospital-acquired infection, deep vein thrombosis (blood clots), joint dislocation, surgical implant malfunction and surgical site infection, depending on the procedure performed. Similarly, patients treated at a one-star hospital are 2 to 3 times more likely to experience post-operative complications.

“The physicians and employees of Texas Spine and Joint Hospital dedicate significant time and resources toward achieving successful patient experiences and clinical outcomes,” said Tony Wahl, the hospital’s CEO . “Improved patient outcomes are extremely important, not just during the immediate post-operative period, but, for the months and years that follow.

Texas Spine and Joint Hospital is a physician-owned hospital specializing in orthopedic and spine surgery, procedures and diagnostic tests. It includes a fully licensed acute care hospital, an outpatient surgery center, two walk-in clinics and an ancillary imaging center. With a medical staff of more than 200, the hospital employs more than 350 full- and part-time employees.  

The complete Healthgrades 2017 Report to the Nation and detailed study methodology, can be found at www.healthgrades.com/quality.