Table 3.
Recovery milestones and hospital stay.
| Outcome | ERAS Group (n = 174) | Standard Care Group (n = 171) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to First Ambulation (hours) | 18.3 ± 5.1 | 28.6 ± 7.4 | < 0.001 |
| Time to Independent Walking (days) | 2.9 ± 0.8 | 4.5 ± 1.3 | < 0.001 |
| Length of Hospital Stay (days) | 3.8 ± 1.2 | 5.3 ± 1.7 | < 0.001 |
| Time to Resume Daily Activities (days) | 7.2 ± 1.6 | 10.1 ± 2.4 | < 0.001 |
| Time to Work Resumption (days) | 14.7 ± 3.5 | 19.2 ± 4.8 | < 0.001 |
| Readmission Rate (30 days, n [%]) | 5 (2.9%) | 12 (7.0%) | 0.048 |
| Days to Pain-Free Mobility (days) | 6.3 ± 2.1 | 9.4 ± 3.2 | < 0.001 |
| Time to Discontinuation of Analgesics (days) | 8.9 ± 2.4 | 12.7 ± 3.6 | < 0.001 |
| Rate of Early Discharge (< 4 days, n [%]) | 115 (66.1%) | 68 (39.8%) | < 0.001 |
Abbreviation: ERAS: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery.