title: Joint surgery: paving the way a smooth recovery.
authors.affiliation: Allegheny Orthopedic Associates at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
authors.forename: Bernice
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Howell
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004434:Early Ambulation; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018579:Patient Selection; D020427:Peroneal Neuropathies / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control