Day-case surgery for total hip and knee replacement: How safe and effective is it?. Issue 4 (April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lazic, Stefan; Boughton, Oliver; Kellett, Catherine F.; Kader, Deiary F.; Villet, Loïc; Rivière, Charles
• Is Part Of: EFORT open reviews. Volume 3:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 130
• Page End: 135
• Publication Date: 2018-04
• Subjects: day case surgery -- hip arthroplasty -- knee arthroplasty; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Musculoskeletal system -- Periodicals; Musculoskeletal system -- Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.3.170031
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2058-5241

Abstract

Abstract : Multimodal protocols for pain control, blood loss management and thromboprophylaxis have been shown to benefit patients by being more effective and as safe (fewer iatrogenic complications) as conventional protocols. Proper patient selection and education, multimodal protocols and a well-defined clinical pathway are all key for successful day-case arthroplasty. By potentially being more effective, cheaper than and as safe as inpatient arthroplasty, day-case arthroplasty might be beneficial for patients and healthcare systems. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2018;3:130-135. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.3.170031