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Feasibility Study on the Introduction and Initial Outcomes of Same-Day Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery in a Public Hospital Lacking Prior Experience

  • By

  • Christoffer C. Jørgensen

  • Thor-Magnus Sveen

  • Brita Johansen

  • Marlene Sander

  • Christian Steen-Hansen

  • Mikkel S. Sundstrup

  • Christian Rothe

  • Kai HW. Lange

  • August 20, 2026

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    Total knee and hip replacements are increasingly common, with public healthcare systems facing resource constraints.

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    The Danish Center for Fast-track Hip and Knee Replacement reported a 95% integration rate for eligible patients into the same-day surgery pathway.

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    The feasibility study evaluates the implementation and outcomes of same-day surgery for hip and knee replacements in a public hospital.

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    Data collection included patient-reported outcomes and electronic health records, assessing satisfaction and postoperative interactions.

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    The study utilized the Bowen framework for feasibility studies, focusing on dimensions like acceptability and implementation.

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Implementation and early results of same-day hip and knee replacement in a public hospital without prior same-day surgical experience, a feasibility study

  • by Christoffer C. Jørgensen, Thor-Magnus Sveen, Brita Johansen, Marlene Sander, Christian Steen-Hansen, Mikkel S. Sundstrup, Christian Rothe, Kai HW. Lange

  • August 20, 2026

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