This manual will outline and define the use of enhanced recovery pathways within orthopedic settings. The text will provide evidence and examples through case-studies which illustrate how enhanced recovery pathways lead to a reduced length of hospital stay and complications, along with a faster return to normality.
Enhanced Recovery in Orthopedic Surgery
Overview and key elements of ER care Introduction to enhanced recovery for hip and knee replacement Pre-operative management Intra-operative management Post-operative management Post-discharge management Enhanced recovery for other orthopaedic procedures Setting up an enhanced recovery program Data collection and audit Sustaining an enhanced recovery program