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. 2020 Apr;90(4):454-459.
doi: 10.1111/ans.15790.

In pursuit of enhanced recovery after total joint replacement: a narrative review of drivers of length of stay

Siddharth Rele  1   2 , Michelle M Dowsey  1   3 , Peter F M Choong  1   3
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In pursuit of enhanced recovery after total joint replacement: a narrative review of drivers of length of stay

Siddharth Rele et al. ANZ J Surg. 2020 Apr.

Abstract

A continual increase in the prevalence of osteoarthritis drives growing demand for total joint arthroplasty. So far, a decrease in length of stay has been the target for health professionals globally. However, a consensus pathway of achieving this has not yet been reached. This article reviews recent advances in pre-operative and perioperative factors impacting length of stay.

Keywords: arthroplasty; length of stay; perioperative care; recovery of function.

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