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Comparing short-term results of outpatient versus inpatient total hip arthoplasty
September 2017
Comparing short-term results of outpatient versus inpatient total hip arthoplasty
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Otto Aufranc Award: A Multicenter, Randomized Study of Outpatient versus Inpatient Total Hip Arthroplasty
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2017 Feb;475(2):364-372Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
220 patients scheduled for total hip arthroplasty were randomized to undergo the procedure on either an outpatient or inpatient basis. Outpatients were to be discharged within 12 hours of surgery, while inpatients were allocated to at least a one-night stay in hospital. Patients were assessed for pain on the day of surgery (POD0), postoperative day 1 (POD1), and at 4 weeks. Results demonstrated no...
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