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A Coordinated Return-to-Work Approach Decreases Sick Leave Following Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery: Insights from a Registry Study

  • By

  • Pauliina Kangas

  • Konsta Pamilo

  • Satu Soini

  • Maria Hirvonen

  • Visa Kervinen

  • Marja-Liisa Kinnunen

  • April 17, 2026

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    The Coordinated Return-to-Work (CRTW) model integrates fast-track recovery protocols with occupational health strategies for post-surgery rehabilitation.

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    A registry study evaluated the effectiveness of the CRTW model in improving return-to-work (RTW) outcomes for patients undergoing hip or knee arthroplasties.

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    The CRTW model prescribes a one-month sick leave and facilitates referrals to occupational health services to support individualized RTW assessments.

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    Subgroup analysis revealed that patients whose sick leave aligned with the CRTW protocol experienced improved RTW times compared to the control group.

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    The study highlights the importance of collaboration between surgical units and occupational health services to optimize recovery and reduce sick leave.

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Coordinated Return-to-Work model reduces sickness absences after hip or knee arthroplasty: a registry-based study

  • by Pauliina Kangas, Konsta Pamilo, Satu Soini, Maria Hirvonen, Visa Kervinen, Marja-Liisa Kinnunen

  • April 17, 2026

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