Outcome of an “Enhanced Recovery” Program in Contemporary Total Hip Arthroplasty in Germany
Kutzner, K.-P.; Meyer, A.; Bausch, M.; Schneider, M.; Rehbein, P.; Drees, P.; Pfeil, J. · NeuroTransmitter · 2020 · Heft 02 · S. 214 bis 220
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Abstract Background An inpatient hospital stay of up to 10 days after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is still common in Germany, mostly followed by inpatient rehabilitation. Internationally already widespread concepts for enhanced recovery are increasingly gaining popularity in Germany. Objectives The presentation of content and results of a newly implemented enhanced recovery concept in THA. Materials and Methods In this single-center, prospective observational study of a consecutive patient collective of a single surgeon, between January 2016 and July 2016, 103 short-stem THA patients were enrolled and treated u…