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Fast-track THA safely reduces length of hospital stay compared to standard care
November 2016
Fast-track THA safely reduces length of hospital stay compared to standard care
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Feasibility and Safety of 2-Day Discharge After Fast-Track Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Chinese Experience.
J Arthroplasty. 2016 Aug;31(8):1686-1692.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2016.02.011. Epub 2016 Feb 17.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
258 Chinese patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty for hip fracture or dysfunction (osteoarthritis) were included in this study to determine the safety and efficacy of a fast-track program designed to limit postoperative hospital stay to 2 days. Patients were randomized to the fast-track program or standard care. The average length of stay was significantly shorter in the fast-track group (2.1...
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