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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 105-B, Issue SUPP_13 | Pages 20 - 20
7 Aug 2023
Fishley W Paice S Iqbal H Mowat S Kalson N Reed M Partington P Petheram T
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Abstract

Introduction

The rate of day-case total knee replacement (TKR) in the UK is currently ~0.5%. Reducing length of stay improves efficiency, increases operative throughput and tackles the rising demand for joint replacement surgery and the COVID-19 related backlog. We report safe delivery of day-case TKR in an NHS Trust via inpatient wards, with no additional resources.

Methodology

Day-case TKRs, defined as patients discharged on the same calendar day as surgery, were retrospectively reviewed with a minimum follow-up of six-months. Analysis of hospital and primary care records was performed to determine readmission and reattendance rates. Telephone interviews were conducted to determine patient satisfaction.