Abstract
Fast-track total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a well-established concept including optimized logistics and evidence-based treatment, focusing on minimizing surgical stress and improved post-operative recovery, thus leading to lower mortality and morbidity as well as high patient satisfaction. All patients are eligible for fast-track TKA, and hence the fast-track concept should be standard at all joint replacement facilities. Future challenges of fast-track TKA include safe introduction of outpatient protocols, acute and chronic pain after surgery and optimal utilization of post-operative physiotherapy.
Translated title of the contribution | Fast-track total knee arthroplasty |
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Original language | Danish |
Article number | V04170300 |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 179 |
Issue number | 38 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |