Rhode Island medical journal (2013)
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The purpose of this review is to outline some of the major considerations when transitioning to performing total hip and knee arthroplasty in the out- patient setting. The review will discuss patient selections, peri-operative management pathways, and outcomes related to outpatient total joint arthroplasty (TJA). ⋯ Outpatient TJA has the potential to improve patient experience with cost savings and no increased risk of complications in the appropriately selected patient population.