Several risk assessment scores have been developed to assist with selection of patients for
same-day discharge total joint arthroplasty to minimize risk of adverse events or …

Background: Although safety in same-day discharge total joint arthroplasty (TJA) has been
reported, findings are limited to healthier patients, specific surgeons, and/or specific …

Background It is generally accepted that only selected patients are suitable for outpatient
joint arthroplasty (OJA); however, no consensus exists on the optimal selection criteria. We …

Abstract Background Same-day (< 24 h) discharge total joint arthroplasty (TJA) may be a
safe and effective option for certain patients with end-stage osteoarthritis. Given the growing …

Background: Discharge from the hospital on the day of (same-day) hip and knee
arthroplasties has become more common; however, to our knowledge, few studies have …

Background Current patient selection criteria and medical risk stratification methods for
outpatient primary total joint arthroplasty (TJA) surgery are unproven. This study assessed …

Abstract Background The Outpatient Arthroplasty Risk Assessment (OARA) score was
designed to identify patients medically appropriate for same-and next-day discharge after …

Background Hospital length of stay is a major driver of cost in the total hip arthroplasty (THA)
episode of care, and as a result, significant efforts are being made to minimize it. This study …

Background Same-day discharge total hip arthroplasty (THA) has grown in utilization
although concerns exist regarding early complications and catastrophic events. We sought …

Recently, the government has moved towards public reporting of 30-day readmission rates
after elective primary total knee (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA). We identified 11,814 …