The first 6 weeks of recovery after primary total hip arthroplasty with fast track: A diary study of 94 patients

Background and purpose — Fast-track protocols have been introduced worldwide to improve the recovery after total hip arthroplasty (THA). These protocols have reduced the length of hospital stay (LOS), and THA in an outpatient setting is also feasible. However, less is known regarding the first weeks...

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Main Authors: Lisette C M Klapwijk, Nina M C Mathijssen, Jeroen C Van Egmond, Bianca M Verbeek, Stephan B W Vehmeijer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-03-01
Series:Acta Orthopaedica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17453674.2016.1274865