Journal article
In pursuit of enhanced recovery after total joint replacement: a narrative review of drivers of length of stay
Siddharth Rele, Michelle M Dowsey, Peter FM Choong
ANZ Journal of Surgery | WILEY | Published : 2020
DOI: 10.1111/ans.15790
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.