Outpatient Total Joint Arthroplasty: Future Directions.

A review in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery examines emerging trends in outpatient total joint arthroplasty (TJA), exploring how same-day discharge models are shaping the future of joint replacement care. The article addresses patient selection criteria, perioperative optimization, and systemic factors influencing the continued shift of TJA from inpatient to outpatient settings. Physical therapists involved in post-surgical rehabilitation and care transitions should be aware of how accelerated discharge protocols affect recovery planning and functional outcomes.

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