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01-01-2020 | Hip-TEP | General Review • HIP - ARTHROPLASTY

Economic analyses of fast-track total hip and knee arthroplasty: a systematic review

Authors: Matthias Büttner, Anica M. Mayer, Britta Büchler, Ulrich Betz, Philipp Drees, Singer Susanne

Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Issue 1/2020

Abstract

Purpose

The number of total hip (THA) and knee arthroplasties (TKA) grows constantly which causes enormously rising costs for healthcare systems. The aim of this systematic literature review was to evaluate whether a cost reduction can be achieved by THA or TKA fast-track protocols, which is a multidisciplinary approach aiming at faster recovery.

Methods

A systematic literature research was undertaken for the timeframe from 2007/01/01 to 2019/03/04 in PubMed. Abstracts and title of the identified records were checked for eligible criteria and afterward the full text was assessed.

Results

Seven studies were included in the review. All studies showed a reduction in the total cost for fast-track THA and TKA. Most studies based their cost calculations on the amount of days the patients spend in the hospital.

Conclusion

Using a fast-track protocol can significantly reduce the overall costs of the treatment.

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Title: Economic analyses of fast-track total hip and knee arthroplasty: a systematic review
Authors: Matthias Büttner
Anica M. Mayer
Britta Büchler
Ulrich Betz
Philipp Drees
Singer Susanne
Publication date: 01-01-2020
Publisher: Springer Paris
Keywords: Hip-TEP
Hip-TEP
Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Issue 1/2020
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-019-02540-1

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