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Palmsten A, Haynes AL, Ryan JM, Pittman GT, Huang DCT, Obermeier M, Chmielewski TL. Comparison of Patients Based on Their Self-Selected Discharge Pathway after Total Knee Arthroplasty at an Ambulatory Surgical Center. J Knee Surg 2024. [PMID: 38870991 DOI: 10.1055/a-2344-4993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
Abstract
Outpatient total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is being performed more frequently in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) to decrease the cost of care. Discharge pathways include 23-hour observation (OBSERVATION) or same-day discharge home (HOME), which differ in postoperative medical supervision. Few studies allow patients to self-select their discharge pathway. This study compared patient variables between self-selected OBSERVATION or HOME discharge after TKA at an ASC. We hypothesized that age, sex, and distance lived from the ASC would differ between discharge pathways. Clinical and patient-reported outcomes were explored.A chart review identified 130 patients with TKA at an ASC between November 2017 and December 2019. Patients self-selected OBSERVATION or HOME during a preoperative physician visit. Patient variables obtained from the electronic medical record were age, sex, race/ethnicity, marital status, body mass index, diabetic status, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class, distance lived from the ASC, anesthesia type, procedure time, and time in the postanesthesia recovery unit. Clinical outcomes (knee range of motion, infection rate, and reoperation rate) and patient-reported outcomes (Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, Joint Replacement [KOOS, JR]; Oxford Knee Score [OKS]) were collected at either 6 or 12 weeks postsurgery. Variables were compared between groups.Pathway selection was n = 70 OBSERVATION and n = 60 HOME, and all patients completed their self-selected discharge pathway. Age and proportion of females were significantly higher in OBSERVATION than in HOME (61.3 ± 3.5 vs. 58.5 ± 5.4 years, 85.7 vs. 65.0%, respectively; p < 0.05). Distance lived from the ASC tended to be greater in OBSERVATION than HOME (22.1 ± 24.6 vs. 15.3 ± 10.1 miles, p = 0.056). Across groups, clinical outcomes were favorable (i.e., >88% met the 6-week knee flexion milestone, 1.9% infection rate, and 3.1% manipulation under anesthesia), and the preoperative to 12-week postoperative change in KOOS, JR and OKS scores met the minimal clinically important difference.Older age, female sex, and farther distance lived from the ASC may influence patients to select OBSERVATION over HOME discharge following TKA at an ASC. No robust differences were found in early outcomes.
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- Allison Palmsten
- Department of Physical Therapy, TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington, Minnesota
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- Department of Physical Therapy, TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington, Minnesota
- Occupational Therapy Graduate Program, Henrietta Schmoll School of Health, St. Catherine's University, St. Paul, Minnesota
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- Department of Physical Therapy, TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury, Minnesota
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- TRIA Research and Education Center, HealthPartners Institute, Bloomington, Minnesota
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- Department of Physical Therapy, TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington, Minnesota
- TRIA Research and Education Center, HealthPartners Institute, Bloomington, Minnesota
- Rehabilitation Science Graduate Program, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Medical School, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Jenny JY, Godet J, de Ladoucette A. Complication Rates Are Not Higher After Outpatient Versus Inpatient Fast-Track Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Propensity-Matched Prospective Comparative Study. J Arthroplasty 2024:S0883-5403(24)00583-7. [PMID: 38866346 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This prospective study aimed to compare the complication rates and clinical outcomes of propensity-matched patients who received fast-track total knee arthroplasty (FT TKA) in outpatient versus inpatient settings. METHODS Patients (n = 629) who received FT TKA at various outpatient (n = 176) and inpatient (n = 462) surgery rates were prospectively followed until 90 days after surgery. The decision between inpatient versus outpatient FT TKA was made on a case-by-case basis, depending on consultation between the surgeon and patient. Complications were collected to distinguish between intraoperative complications, complications with no readmission, complications with readmission, and complications with reoperation. Propensity scores based on age, sex, body mass index, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists score were used to match outpatient to inpatient FT TKA. A cumulative incidence function was computed by taking the time to diagnose any postoperative complication in the first 90 days as the end point. RESULTS Propensity score matching (1:2 ratio) for comparison resulted in 173 outpatient FT TKAs and 316 inpatient FT TKAs. No significant differences were observed between outpatient versus inpatient FT TKA for intraoperative complication rates (2% in both groups). At 90-day follow-up, no significant differences were observed between outpatient versus inpatient FT TKA for total complications with no readmission (8.0 versus 7.9%), complications with readmission but no reoperation (1.1 versus 0.6%), and complications with reoperation (4.0 versus 4.4%). A comparison of postoperative complication diagnosis time using the cumulative incidence function revealed no significant differences between outpatient versus inpatient FT TKA. CONCLUSIONS The present study revealed that there were no differences in 90-day postoperative complication rates between outpatient and inpatient FT TKA and that there were also no differences in rates of intraoperative complications, readmissions, or reoperations. These findings may encourage hesitant surgeons to move toward outpatient TKA pathways, as there is no greater risk of early postoperative complications that could be more difficult to manage after discharge. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II.
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- Jean-Yves Jenny
- Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Pôle Locomax, Strasbourg, France; Sainte Odile Clinic, ELSAN, Haguenau, France
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- Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Pôle Locomax, Strasbourg, France
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Papadopoulos P, Soflano M, Connolly T. A Digital Health Intervention Platform (Active and Independent Management System) to Enhance the Rehabilitation Experience for Orthopedic Joint Replacement Patients: Usability Evaluation Study. JMIR Hum Factors 2024; 11:e50430. [PMID: 38743479 PMCID: PMC11134252 DOI: 10.2196/50430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Optimal rehabilitation programs for orthopedic joint replacement patients ensure faster return to function, earlier discharge from hospital, and improved patient satisfaction. Digital health interventions show promise as a supporting tool for re-enablement. OBJECTIVE The main goal of this mixed methods study was to examine the usability of the AIMS platform from the perspectives of both patients and clinicians. The aim of this study was to evaluate a re-enablement platform that we have developed that uses a holistic systems approach to address the de-enablement that occurs in hospitalized inpatients, with the older adult population most at risk. The Active and Independent Management System (AIMS) platform is anticipated to deliver improved patient participation in recovery and self-management through education and the ability to track rehabilitation progression in hospital and after patient discharge. METHODS Two well-known instruments were used to measure usability: the System Usability Scale (SUS) with 10 items and, for finer granularity, the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) with 26 items. In all, 26 physiotherapists and health care professionals evaluated the AIMS clinical portal; and 44 patients in hospital for total knee replacement, total hip replacement, or dynamic hip screw implant evaluated the AIMS app. RESULTS For the AIMS clinical portal, the mean SUS score obtained was 82.88 (SD 13.07, median 86.25), which would be considered good/excellent according to a validated adjective rating scale. For the UEQ, the means of the normalized scores (range -3 to +3) were as follows: attractiveness=2.683 (SD 0.100), perspicuity=2.775 (SD 0.150), efficiency=2.775 (SD 0.130), dependability=2.300 (SD 0.080), stimulation=1.950 (SD 0.120), and novelty=1.625 (SD 0.090). All dimensions were thus classed as excellent against the benchmarks, confirming the results from the SUS questionnaire. For the AIMS app, the mean SUS score obtained was 74.41 (SD 10.26), with a median of 77.50, which would be considered good according to the aforementioned adjective rating scale. For the UEQ, the means of the normalized scores were as follows: attractiveness=2.733 (SD 0.070), perspicuity=2.900 (SD 0.060), efficiency=2.800 (SD 0.090), dependability=2.425 (SD 0.060), stimulation=2.200 (SD 0.010), and novelty=1.450 (0.260). All dimensions were thus classed as excellent against the benchmarks (with the exception of novelty, which was classed as good), providing slightly better results than the SUS questionnaire. CONCLUSIONS The study has shown that both the AIMS clinical portal and the AIMS app have good to excellent usability scores, and the platform provides a solid foundation for the next phase of research, which will involve evaluating the effectiveness of the platform in improving patient outcomes after total knee replacement, total hip replacement, or dynamic hip screw.
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- Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Foo WYX, Chen JY, Pang HN, Tay DKJ, Yeo SJ, Liow MHL. Severe genu varus deformity does not affect enhanced recovery after surgery total knee arthroplasty outcomes. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024; 144:2249-2256. [PMID: 38551783 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-024-05280-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) has been increasingly adopted in orthopaedic surgery. Although not an exclusion criterion, patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with preoperative severe varus deformity may be less likely to be enrolled for ERAS. This study aimed to compare the success of ERAS TKA between patients with severe preoperative varus deformities (≥ 15° varus) and the control group (< 15° varus to 14° valgus). Our secondary aim was to compare postoperative complications and functional outcomes between the two groups. MATERIALS & METHODS 310 TKAs performed from August 2019 to February 2021 were analyzed with a follow-up of 6 months postoperatively. The primary outcome, ERAS TKA success, was defined as length of hospital stay of < 24 h. Other parameters included 30-day postoperative complications and clinical outcomes such as the original Oxford Knee Score (OKS), the Knee Society Knee (KSKS) and Function Score (KSFS), Visual Analog Scale for Pain (VAS-P), 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component Summary (PCS) and SF-36 Mental Component Summary (MCS). RESULTS There were 119 patients in the severe deformity group and 191 patients in the control group. There were no significant differences in ERAS success between the severe deformity group and control group, with both groups achieving similarly high rates (> 90%) of ERAS success. There were also no differences in 30-day postoperative complications and 6-month postoperative clinical outcomes. CONCLUSION Patients with severe preoperative varus deformity undergoing ERAS TKA achieved high ERAS success rates (> 90%). Genu varum is not a contraindication for ERAS TKA.
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- Wayne Yong Xiang Foo
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, 20 College Road, Academia, Level 4, Bukit Merah, 169865, Singapore.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, 20 College Road, Academia, Level 4, Bukit Merah, 169865, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, 20 College Road, Academia, Level 4, Bukit Merah, 169865, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, 20 College Road, Academia, Level 4, Bukit Merah, 169865, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, 20 College Road, Academia, Level 4, Bukit Merah, 169865, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, 20 College Road, Academia, Level 4, Bukit Merah, 169865, Singapore
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Onodera T, Iwasaki K, Matsuoka M, Morioka Y, Matsubara S, Kondo E, Iwasaki N. The alterations in nerve growth factor concentration in plasma and synovial fluid before and after total knee arthroplasty. Sci Rep 2024; 14:8943. [PMID: 38637604 PMCID: PMC11026423 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59685-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective procedure for pain relief; however, the emergence of postsurgical pain remains a concern. In this study, we investigated the production of nerve growth factor (NGF) and mediators that affect NGF production and their function in the synovial fluid and plasma after TKA. This study included 19 patients (20 knees) who had rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and knee osteoarthritis (OA) who underwent TKA, categorized into OA and non-OA groups. The levels of NGF, inflammatory cytokines, and lipid mediators were analyzed before and after surgery. The intraoperative synovial fluid NGF concentration was more than seven times higher in the non-OA group than in the OA group. The intra-articular NGF levels increased significantly by more than threefold postoperatively in the OA group but not in the non-OA group. Moreover, the levels of inflammatory cytokines and lipid mediators were increased in the synovial fluid of both groups. The intra-articular cytokines or NGF concentrations positively correlated with postoperative pain. Targeted NGF control has the potential to alleviate postsurgical pain in TKA, especially in patients with OA, emphasizing the importance of understanding NGF dynamics under different knee conditions.
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- Tomohiro Onodera
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, N15W7, Sapporo, Japan.
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- Department of Functional Reconstruction for the Knee Joint, Hokkaido University, N15W7, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, N15W7, Sapporo, Japan
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- Laboratory for Drug Discovery and Disease Research, Shionogi & Co. Ltd, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, N15W7, Sapporo, Japan
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- Centre for Sports Medicine, Hokkaido University, N14W5, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, N15W7, Sapporo, Japan
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Marie-Hardy L, Khalifé M, Pietton R, Rollet ME, Boissière L, Cohen-Bittan J, Pascal-Moussellard H. Does Spinal Surgery in Elderly Patients (Over 80 Years-Old) Lead to More Early Post-Operative Complications Than Lower Limb Prosthetic Surgery? Gerontol Geriatr Med 2024; 10:23337214231225841. [PMID: 38250569 PMCID: PMC10798125 DOI: 10.1177/23337214231225841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Purpose: Patients and surgeons may be reluctant on spinal surgery over 80 years old, fearing medical complications despite the possible improvement on quality of life. However, fewer reservations for lower limb prosthetic surgery (LLPS) seem to be arisen in this population. Is spinal surgery after 80 years-old responsible of more complications than lower limb surgery? Methods: The consecutive files of 164 patients over 80 years that had spinal surgery or LLPS were analyzed. The data collected pre-operatively were demographic, clinical and post-operatively the number and types of medical complications and length of stay. Results: The mean number of medical complications was 1.11 ± 0.6 [0-6] for spinal surgery and 1.09 ± 1.0 [0-3] for LLPS, (p = 0,87). The length of stay in orthopedic unit was comparable between the two groups: 10.7 ± 4.9 days [2-36] for SS and 10.7 ± 3.0 days [5-11] for LLPS (p = 0,96). Conclusion: The global rate of peri-operative complications and the length of hospital stay were similar between spinal surgery and lower limb prosthetic surgery. These results may be explained by the rising cooperation between geriatric specialist and surgeons and the development of mini-invasive surgical technics, diminishing the early post-operative complication rates.
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- Laura Marie-Hardy
- Pitié-Salpétrière Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, 20, rue Leblanc, Paris, France; Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Pitié-Salpétrière Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Pitié-Salpétrière Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Hôpital Pellegrin, University Hospital of Bordeaux, Place Amélie Raba-Léon, Bordeaux, France
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- Unit of Peri-Operative Geriatric Care, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Hôpital la Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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Götz J, Maderbacher G, Leiss F, Zeman F, Meyer M, Reinhard J, Grifka J, Greimel F. Better early outcome with enhanced recovery total hip arthroplasty (ERAS-THA) versus conventional setup in randomized clinical trial (RCT). Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024; 144:439-450. [PMID: 37552325 PMCID: PMC10774173 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-05002-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Numbers of total hip arthroplasty (THA) are steadily rising and patients expect faster mobility without pain postoperatively. The aim of enhanced recovery after Surgery (ERAS) programs in a multidisciplinary setup was to keep pace with the needs of quality and quantity of surgical THA-interventions and patients' expectations. METHODS 194 patients undergoing THA procedures were investigated after single-blinded randomization to ERAS (98) or conventional setup group (96). Primary outcome variable was mobilization measured with the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) in seconds. Secondary outcome variables were floor count and walking distance in meters as well as rest, mobilization and night pain on a numerous rating scale (NRS). All variables were recorded preoperatively and daily until the sixth postoperative day. To assess and compare clinical outcome and patient satisfaction, the PPP33-Score and PROMs were used. RESULTS No complications such as thromboembolic complications, fractures or revisions were recorded within the first week postoperatively in either study group. Compared to the conventional group, the ERAS group showed significantly better TUG (p < 0.050) and walking distance results after surgery up to the sixth, and floor count up to the third postoperative day. On the first and second postoperative day, ERAS patients showed superior results (p < 0.001) in all independent activity subitems. Regarding the evaluation of pain (NRS), PPP33 and PROMS, no significant difference was shown (p > 0.050). CONCLUSION This prospective single-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial was able to demonstrate excellent outcome with comparable pain after ERAS THA versus a conventional setup. Therefore, ERAS could be used in daily clinical practice.
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- Julia Götz
- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Center for Clinical Studies, University Medical Center Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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Berkovic D, Vallance P, Harris IA, Naylor JM, Lewis PL, de Steiger R, Buchbinder R, Ademi Z, Soh SE, Ackerman IN. A systematic review and meta-analysis of short-stay programmes for total hip and knee replacement, focusing on safety and optimal patient selection. BMC Med 2023; 21:511. [PMID: 38129857 PMCID: PMC10740291 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-023-03219-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Short-stay joint replacement programmes are used in many countries but there has been little scrutiny of safety outcomes in the literature. We aimed to systematically review evidence on the safety of short-stay programmes versus usual care for total hip (THR) and knee replacement (KR), and optimal patient selection. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental studies including a comparator group reporting on 14 safety outcomes (hospital readmissions, reoperations, blood loss, emergency department visits, infection, mortality, neurovascular injury, other complications, periprosthetic fractures, postoperative falls, venous thromboembolism, wound complications, dislocation, stiffness) within 90 days postoperatively in adults ≥ 18 years undergoing primary THR or KR were included. Secondary outcomes were associations between patient demographics or clinical characteristics and patient outcomes. Four databases were searched between January 2000 and May 2023. Risk of bias and certainty of the evidence were assessed. RESULTS Forty-nine studies were included. Based upon low certainty RCT evidence, short-stay programmes may not reduce readmission (OR 0.95, 95% CI 0.12-7.43); blood transfusion requirements (OR 1.75, 95% CI 0.27-11.36); neurovascular injury (OR 0.31, 95% CI 0.01-7.92); other complications (OR 0.63, 95% CI 0.26-1.53); or stiffness (OR 1.04, 95% CI 0.53-2.05). For registry studies, there was no difference in readmission, infection, neurovascular injury, other complications, venous thromboembolism, or wound complications but there were reductions in mortality and dislocations. For interrupted time series studies, there was no difference in readmissions, reoperations, blood loss volume, emergency department visits, infection, mortality, or neurovascular injury; reduced odds of blood transfusion and other complications, but increased odds of periprosthetic fracture. For other observational studies, there was an increased risk of readmission, no difference in blood loss volume, infection, other complications, or wound complications, reduced odds of requiring blood transfusion, reduced mortality, and reduced venous thromboembolism. One study examined an outcome relevant to optimal patient selection; it reported comparable blood loss for short-stay male and female participants (p = 0.814). CONCLUSIONS There is low certainty evidence that short-stay programmes for THR and KR may have non-inferior 90-day safety outcomes. There is little evidence on factors informing optimal patient selection; this remains an important knowledge gap.
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- Danielle Berkovic
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Kensington, Australia
- Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
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- School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Kensington, Australia
- Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry, Adelaide, Australia and Faculty of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Epworth HealthCare, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
- Health Economics and Policy Evaluation Research (HEPER), Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.
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Reinhard J, Schindler M, Leiss F, Greimel F, Grifka J, Benditz A. No clinically significant difference in postoperative pain and side effects comparing conventional and enhanced recovery total hip arthroplasty with early mobilization. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:6069-6076. [PMID: 37119325 PMCID: PMC10491546 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-04858-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) leads to less morbidity, faster recovery, and, therefore, shorter hospital stays. The expected increment of primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) in the U.S. highlights the need for sufficient pain management. The favorable use of short-lasting spinal anesthesia enables early mobilization but may lead to increased opioid consumption the first 24 h (h) postoperatively. METHODS In a retrospective study design, we compared conventional THA with postoperative immobilization for two days (non-ERAS) and enhanced recovery THA with early mobilization (ERAS group). Data assessment took place as part of the "Quality Improvement in Postoperative Pain Treatment project" (QUIPS). Initially, 2161 patients were enrolled, resulting in 630 after performing a matched pair analysis for sex, age, ASA score (American-Society-of-Anesthesiology) and preoperative pain score. Patient-reported pain scores, objectified by a numerical rating scale (NRS), opioid consumption and side effects were evaluated 24 h postoperatively. RESULTS The ERAS group revealed higher activity-related pain (p = 0.002), accompanied by significantly higher opioid consumption (p < 0.001). Maximum and minimum pain as well as side effects did not show significant differences (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION This study is the first to analyze pain scores, opioid consumption, and side effects in a matched pair analyses at this early stage and supports the implementation of an ERAS concept for THA. Taking into consideration the early postoperative mobilization, we were not able to detect a difference regarding postoperative pain. Although opioid consumption appeared to be higher in ERAS group, occurrence of side effects ranged among comparable percentages.
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- Jan Reinhard
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V-Allee 3, 93077 Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V-Allee 3, 93077 Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V-Allee 3, 93077 Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V-Allee 3, 93077 Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V-Allee 3, 93077 Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V-Allee 3, 93077 Bad Abbach, Germany
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Di Martino A, Brunello M, Pederiva D, Schilardi F, Rossomando V, Cataldi P, D'Agostino C, Genco R, Faldini C. Fast Track Protocols and Early Rehabilitation after Surgery in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Narrative Review. Clin Pract 2023; 13:569-582. [PMID: 37218803 DOI: 10.3390/clinpract13030052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
Abstract
The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) or Fast Track is defined as a multi-disciplinary, peri- and post-operative approach finalized to reduce surgical stress and simplify post-operative recovery. It has been introduced more than 20 years ago by Khelet to improve outcomes in general surgery. Fast Track is adapted to the patient's condition and improves traditional rehabilitation methods using evidence-based practices. Fast Track programs have been introduced into total hip arthroplasty (THA) surgery, with a reduction in post-operative length of stay, shorter convalescence, and rapid functional recovery without increased morbidity and mortality. We have divided Fast Track into three cores: pre-, intra-, and post-operative. For the first, we analyzed the standards of patient selection, for the second the anesthesiologic and intraoperative protocols, for the third the possible complications and the appropriate postoperative management. This narrative review aims to present the current status of THA Fast Track surgery research, implementation, and perspectives for further improvements. By implementing the ERAS protocol in the THA setting, an increase in patient satisfaction can be obtained while retaining safety and improving clinical outcomes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alberto Di Martino
- 1st Orthopedic and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Via G.C. Pupilli 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- 1st Orthopedic and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Via G.C. Pupilli 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- 1st Orthopedic and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Via G.C. Pupilli 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- 1st Orthopedic and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Via G.C. Pupilli 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- 1st Orthopedic and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Via G.C. Pupilli 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- 1st Orthopedic and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Via G.C. Pupilli 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- 1st Orthopedic and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Via G.C. Pupilli 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- 1st Orthopedic and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Via G.C. Pupilli 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- 1st Orthopedic and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Via G.C. Pupilli 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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Management of perioperative pain after TKA. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2023; 109:103443. [PMID: 36252926 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2022.103443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Postoperative pain is the prime obstacle to recovery of motion and return to activity after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Combating pain is a key point in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols. Outcome depends on the efficacy of pain relief, making it a major issue. The pain originates locally in the knee and also remotely via neural pathways. Regression can be slow, over several months. Pain may sometimes be definitive, to a varying degree. Pain should be managed at each step of ERAS, from the preoperative period to the last follow-up consultation, and most especially during the perioperative phase. Pain needs to be anticipated and limited for as long as necessary. The impact of analgesics should be enhanced by means of potentiators. Some are administered by general route, sometimes preoperatively; others are applied locally, directly in the surgical site by local injection, or close to the nerves, to reduce painful stimuli. The two main principles of pain management are preventive analgesia and multimodal analgesia associating various molecules and routes.
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Hip Arthroplasty, a mature surgical technique with room for improvement. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2022; 108:103379. [PMID: 35905900 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2022.103379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Deans CF, Buller LT, Ziemba-Davis M, Meneghini RM. Same-Day Discharge Following Aseptic Revision and Conversion Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Single-Institution Experience. Arthroplast Today 2022; 17:159-164. [PMID: 36158463 PMCID: PMC9493283 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2022.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background With hospital inpatient capacity increasingly limited and primary total joint arthroplasty (TJA) rapidly transitioning to outpatient settings, the feasibility of outpatient aseptic revision and conversion TJA (rTJA) has been considered. Before the widespread adoption of outpatient rTJA, guidelines must be established to prevent patient harm. To this end, this study describes our initial experience with same-day-discharge (SDD) aseptic rTJA. Methods All aseptic rTJAs performed between May 8, 2015, and December 30, 2021, were retrospectively reviewed. Revision indications, patient selection criteria, and outcomes including SDD success rate, predischarge complications, all-cause emergency department visits, inpatient readmissions, and unplanned clinic encounters within 90 days of surgery were recorded. Results Thirty-five SDD aseptic rTJAs were performed. Conversion total hip arthroplasty (55.0%) and instability (27.3%) were the most common indications for hip revision. Instability (50%) and conversion total knee arthroplasty (20.8%) were most common for knee revision. SDD was achieved in 97% (34/35) of cases. One hip patient failed SDD due to persistent hypoxia requiring an overnight hospital stay and also underwent closed reduction for dislocation in the emergency department within 90 days of discharge. Two additional patients had unplanned clinic encounters within 90 days of the index procedure. There were no hospital readmissions or reoperations within 90 days. Conclusions Our initial experience suggests SDD aseptic rTJA can be safe and effective when modern perioperative outpatient protocols and surgical techniques are implemented. Future studies should further define patient selection criteria to optimize outcomes and minimize complications in this population.
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Modernizing Total Hip Arthroplasty Perioperative Pathways: The Implementation of ERAS-Outpatient Protocol. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11123293. [PMID: 35743363 PMCID: PMC9224899 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11123293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Pressure to reduce healthcare costs, limited hospital availability along with improvements in surgical technique and perioperative care motivated many centers to focus on outpatient pathway implementation. However, in many short-stay protocols, the focus has shifted away from aiming to reduce complications and improved rehabilitation, to using length of stay as the main factor of success. To improve patient outcomes and maintain safety, the best way to implement a successful outpatient program would be to combine it with the principles of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), and to improve patient recovery to a level where the patient is able to leave the hospital sooner. This article delivers a case for modernizing total hip arthroplasty perioperative pathways by implementing ERAS-outpatient protocols.
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