A Systematic Review of Patient Selection Criteria for Outpatient Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
The utilization of total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is increasing, driving associated annual health care costs higher. Opting for outpatient over inpatient TSA may provide a solution by reducing costs. However, there is no single set of accepted patient selection criteria for outpatient TSA. Here, the authors identify and systematically review 14 articles to propose evidence-based criteria that merit postoperative admission. Together, the studies suggest that patients with limited ability to abmluate independently or a history of congestive heart failure may benefit from postoperative at least one night of hospital based monitoring and treatment.
Source: Orthopedic Clinics of North America - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kevin T. Root, Keegan M. Hones, Kevin A. Hao, Tyler J. Brolin, Jonathan O. Wright, Joseph J. King, Thomas W. Wright, Bradley S. Schoch Source Type: research
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