Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in elective hip and knee arthroplasty reduces length of hospital stay

D. J. Stowers, Marinus; Manuopangai, Lavell; G. Hill, Andrew; R. Gray, Jonathon; Coleman, Brendan; T. Munro, Jacob

doi:10.1111/ans.13538

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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in elective hip and knee arthroplasty reduces length of hospital stay

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Authors:

Marinus D. J. Stowers

Lavell Manuopangai

Andrew G. Hill

Abstract

Background Standardized perioperative care within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery ( ERAS ) programme aims to reduce postoperative morbidity and length of hospital stay ( LOS ). This study evaluated the effect of ERAS in patients undergoing elective, primary total hip and knee arthroplasty ( THA a...

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