title: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS): an orthopaedic perspective.
abstract: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a programme that aims to improve the care of elective surgical patients. Accelerated care pathways are delivered using a multidisciplinary approach, leading to reduced lengths of hospital stay, improved quality of treatment, and better outcomes. These programmes have gained considerable popularity in orthopaedics recently, however their widespread adoption remains to be seen. This article highlights the key evidence concerning ERAS in orthopaedic surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter New Road, Derby DE22 3NE. jonathan.white1@nhs.net
authors.forename: Jonathan J E
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Houghton-Clemmey
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Marval
mesh_terms: D019091:Critical Pathways; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006284:Health Plan Implementation; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D015279:Organizational Culture; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000451:nursing / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D058996:Quality Improvement; D006113:United Kingdom