How well do elderly patients do after total knee arthroplasty in the era of fast-track surgery?

How well do elderly patients do after total knee arthroplasty in the era of fast-track surgery?

Abstract Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in the elderly population is becoming increasingly prevalent. This study aimed to compare outcomes of patients aged ≥80 years with those aged < 80 years at time of TKA and to assess the effect of fast track peri-operative care on outcomes in the...

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Main Authors: Amy Cheung, Henry Fu, Man Hong Cheung, Wai Kwan Vincent Chan, Ping Keung Chan, Chun Hoi Yan, Kwong Yuen Chiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Arthroplasty
Subjects:
Total knee arthroplasty
Elderly
Old age
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
Fast track arthroplasty
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42836-020-00037-5

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