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Establishing a Successful Outpatient Joint Arthroplasty Program.

Jennifer L Register, Priscilla J Head, Germain Orteneau

|June 29, 2018

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Outpatient joint replacement surgery is a growing trend in orthopedics, driven by patient demand and technological advances. Successful programs require careful planning, including patient selection and specialized protocols.

Keywords:

minimally invasive surgery outpatient joint replacement total hip arthroplasty total joint arthroplasty

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Area of Science:

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Background:

Outpatient settings are increasingly utilized for surgical procedures.
Outpatient joint replacements represent an emerging trend in orthopedics.
Key drivers include consumer demand for value, technological innovation, and pain management improvements.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline critical considerations for establishing a successful outpatient joint arthroplasty program.
To identify factors influencing the shift towards ambulatory orthopedic surgery.

Main Methods:

Review of trends and factors contributing to the rise of outpatient joint arthroplasty.
Identification of essential components for program development.

Main Results:

The establishment of outpatient joint arthroplasty programs is influenced by consumer demand, technology, and minimally invasive surgical training.
Facility outcomes data is a crucial consideration for program implementation.

Conclusions:

Successful outpatient joint arthroplasty programs necessitate careful patient selection.
Preoperative education, case management, and specialized protocols are vital for program success.