Table 2.

Characteristics of primary THR and TKR patients in fast-track surgery. Values are number (%) unless otherwise stated

THR n = 215	TKR n = 230
Age, years; mean (range)	69 (34–91)	68 (42–88)
Women	116 (54)	144 (63)
Comorbidity
diabetes	17 (8)	32 (14)
lung disease	15 (7)	9 (4)
heart and vascular disease	18 (8)	19 (8)
rheumatoid arthritis	17 (8)	21 (9)
one or more comorbidities	58 (27)	73 (32)
Pre-admission leaflet received	204 (95)	227 (99)
Home care received before surgery (from 1 visit per week to daily visit)	10 (5)	13 (6)