Lean management in total knee arthroplasty: A model for efficiency and value-based care.

Patrick Sadoghi1, Maximilian Budin1, Elmar Herbst2

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.

Summary

Lean management principles can enhance total knee arthroplasty (TKA) pathways by standardizing care, optimizing workflows, and improving logistics. This approach reduces costs, length of stay, and wasted resources, aligning with value-based care goals.

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