title: Major ambulatory surgery of the orthopedic patient.
abstract: Orthopedic procedures that have been performed satisfactorily in an ambulatory setting are described. Ambulatory orthopedic surgery involves the same principles as inpatient orthopedic surgery. Explicit postoperative instructions to the patient and family member and the postoperative dressing are two factors of great importance in the ambulatory unit.
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery; D001132:Arm / Q000601:surgery; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D001182:Arthroscopy; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D009985:Orthopedics