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[Accelerated course in hip arthroplasty]
S Rasmussen1, M U Kramhøft, K P Sperling
1Privathospitalet Hamlet, Frederiksberg. sten.rasmussen@dadlnet.dk
Introduction:
The aim of the study was to assess the results of a well-defined rehabilitation programme after hip arthroplasty.
Methods:
The effects of a revised, optimised, perioperative care programme with continuous epidural analgesia, oral nutrition, and physiotherapy were assessed in 60 patients before intervention and 60 patients after intervention.
Results:
The hospital stay was reduced from nine to six days (p < 0.01), there were fewer complications and less need for rehabilitation after discharge (p < 0.05) in the intervention group.
Conclusion:
A clinical programme focusing on pain relief, oral nutrition, and rehabilitation may reduce the stay in hospital and improve recovery after hip arthroplasty.