Do shorter lengths of stay increase readmissions after total joint replacements?
Enhanced recovery after surgery protocols for total joint replacements (TJRs) emphasize early discharge, yet the impact on readmissions is not well documented. We evaluate the impact of a one-day length of stay (LOS) discharge protocol on readmissions. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-03-01
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Series: | Arthroplasty Today |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344116300103 |