Does performing outpatient total hip arthroplasty contribute to early complications and readmissions? Retrospective case-control study of 50 patients

ConclusionOutpatient THA procedures can be done reliably and safely in France in a carefully selected population without increasing the complication rate or readmission rate. Expanding this practice requires implementing specific anesthesia and surgery protocols, along with close perioperative monitoring to help manage risk.Level of evidenceIV (retrospective cohort study).
Source: Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research