[Accelerated course in hip arthroplasty].
BACKGROUND
The aim of the study was to assess the results of a well-defined rehabilitation programme after hip arthroplasty.


METHODS
The effects of a revised, optimised, perioperative care programme with continuous epidural analgesia, oral nutrition, and physiotherapy were assessed in 60 patients before intervention and 60 patients after intervention.


RESULTS
The hospital stay was reduced from nine to six days (p < 0.01), there were fewer complications and less need for rehabilitation after discharge (p < 0.05) in the intervention group.


CONCLUSIONS
A clinical programme focusing on pain relief, oral nutrition, and rehabilitation may reduce the stay in hospital and improve recovery after hip arthroplasty.
Rasmussen
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Privathospitalet Hamlet, Frederiksberg. sten.rasmussen@dadlnet.dk
Kramhøft
M U
MU
Sperling
K P
KP
Pedersen
J H
JH
Falck
I B
IB
Pedersen
E M
EM
Kehlet
H
H
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003718:Denmark; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D010351:Patient Discharge; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011446:Prospective Studies; D020127:Recovery of Function; D019145:Rehabilitation Nursing / Q000379:methods
Accelereret operationsforløb ved hoftealloplastik.