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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Patient Optimization
  • Arthroplasty Care

Background:

  • Medical comorbidities and modifiable risk factors impact total joint arthroplasty (TJA) outcomes.
  • Optimization strategies aim to enhance TJA care value and minimize complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize preoperative patient optimization strategies for lower extremity TJA.
  • To cover both primary and revision arthroplasty settings.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of preoperative optimization strategies.
  • Evaluation of modifiable biological, social, and psychological factors.

Main Results:

  • Identified key modifiable biological factors: obesity, diabetes, malnutrition, bone health, anemia, bleeding risk, inflammation, S. aureus colonization, and frailty.
  • Identified key modifiable social/psychological factors: smoking, alcohol/drug use, mental health, patient education, and discharge planning.

Conclusions:

  • Preoperative optimization of modifiable risk factors is crucial for improving TJA outcomes.
  • A multidisciplinary approach addressing biological, social, and psychological aspects enhances patient readiness for surgery.