Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols produce significant clinical and
economic benefits in a range of surgical subspecialties. There is a long tradition of applying …

This article examines the relevance of applying the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery
(ERAS) approach to patients undergoing major spinal surgery. The history of ERAS, details …

Objective. Permanent visual impairment has been reported to occur in up to 19% of GCA
patients. The aim of this study was to examine whether implementation of a fast-track …

Background: The rising costs of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA)
have resulted in a substantial economic burden on the US health-care system. Recent …

Abstract Purpose of Review Outpatient total joint arthroplasty (OTJA) allows for a safe, cost
effective pathway for appropriately selected patients. With current pressures on arthroplasty …

Hip and knee replacement is an effective treatment for symptomatic, end-stage hip and knee
osteoarthritis, aiming to relieve pain and restore joint function. Several postoperative …

Background and purpose—As a result of introduction of a fast-track program, length of
hospital stay after total hip arthroplasty (THA) decreased in our hospital. We therefore …

Introduction Fast-track protocols (FP) are used more and more to optimize results after total
knee arthroplasty (TKA). Many studies evaluating FP in TKA concentrate on clinical outcome …

Background There is an increasing interest in outpatient total hip arthroplasty (THA), as
there are perceived benefits to the patient, insurer, and overall healthcare system. However …

'Fast-track'surgery was introduced more than 20 years ago and may be defined as a co-
ordinated peri-operative approach aimed at reducing surgical stress and facilitating post …