Reasons for surgery cancellation
| Group; reason | No. (%) of cases |
|---|---|
| Inpatients (n = 34) | |
| Orthopedic emergency | 17 (50) |
| Nonorthopedic emergency | 14 (41) |
| Change in treatment plan | 2 (6) |
| Noncompliance with preoperative fasting instructions | 1 (3) |
| Outpatients (n = 75) | |
| Orthopedic emergency | 47 (63) |
| Nonorthopedic emergency | 19 (25) |
| Operating room time constraint | 6 (8) |
| Patient no-show | 2 (3) |
| Administrative barrier | 1 (1) |