Multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs for joint replacement at the hip and the knee

Clinical pathway improves medical practice in total knee arthroplasty

“…However, there is still no consensus on the effectiveness of clinical pathways for TKA, since some reports have shown conflicting results regarding to efficacy of earlier physical therapy and discharge. [6,7] The primary purpose of this study was to assess whether the use of a clinical pathway for TKA can contribute to reduce LOS and healthcare costs in a private hospital, without an increase in the hospital readmission rate. We also aimed to assess whether care providers adhered to the recommendations regarding, mainly antibiotic use and physical therapy.…”

Clinical pathway improves medical practice in total knee arthroplasty

“…However, there is still no consensus on the effectiveness of clinical pathways for TKA, since some reports have shown conflicting results regarding to efficacy of earlier physical therapy and discharge. [6,7] The primary purpose of this study was to assess whether the use of a clinical pathway for TKA can contribute to reduce LOS and healthcare costs in a private hospital, without an increase in the hospital readmission rate. We also aimed to assess whether care providers adhered to the recommendations regarding, mainly antibiotic use and physical therapy.…”

Clinical pathway improves medical practice in total knee arthroplasty

“…However, there is still no consensus on the effectiveness of clinical pathways for TKA, since some reports have shown conflicting results regarding to efficacy of earlier physical therapy and discharge. [6,7] The primary purpose of this study was to assess whether the use of a clinical pathway for TKA can contribute to reduce LOS and healthcare costs in a private hospital, without an increase in the hospital readmission rate. We also aimed to assess whether care providers adhered to the recommendations regarding, mainly antibiotic use and physical therapy.…”

Clinical pathway improves medical practice in total knee arthroplasty

“…However, there is still no consensus on the effectiveness of clinical pathways for TKA, since some reports have shown conflicting results regarding to efficacy of earlier physical therapy and discharge. [6,7] The primary purpose of this study was to assess whether the use of a clinical pathway for TKA can contribute to reduce LOS and healthcare costs in a private hospital, without an increase in the hospital readmission rate. We also aimed to assess whether care providers adhered to the recommendations regarding, mainly antibiotic use and physical therapy.…”