Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of the patients after the propensity score matching.
| Characteristics | Pre-FT (59 Patients) | FT (122 Patients) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, median (Q1–Q3), years | 73 (68–77) | 70 (64–77) | 0.06 |
| Male, n (%) | 28 (47) | 67 (55) | 0.35 |
| Female, n (%) | 31 (53) | 55 (45) | |
| Hip, n (%) | 30 (51) | 63 (52) | 0.92 |
| Knee, n (%) | 29 (49) | 59 (48) | |
| Presurgery Hb, mean (SD) g/dL | 14.2 (1.3) | 14.1 (1.3) | 0.71 |
| ASA physical status classification system 1, n (%) | 11 (19%) | 35 (29%) | 0.15 |
| ASA physical status classification system 2, n (%) | 41 (69%) | 66 (54%) | 0.15 |
| ASA physical status classification system 3, n (%) | 7 (12%) | 21 (17%) | 0.15 |
Legend: FT, fast-track; Q1, first quartile; Q3, third quartile; Hb, hemoglobin; ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists.