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. 2020 Mar 2;5(3):172–179. doi: 10.1302/2058-5241.5.180101

Table 2.

Important elements that need optimization for outpatient TKA

Patient selection
Preoperative ‘school’
Family or professional outpatient support
Clinical and surgical team expertise
Institution facility or surgery centre factors
Protocols for pain management, blood conservation, wound management, mobilization and VTE prophylaxis

Note. TKA, total knee arthroplasty; VTE, venous thromboembolism.