WARP 2-Year Results of Wycombe Arthroplasty Rapid-Recovery Pathway

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In this presentation, John from Oxford discusses the results of a study on a rapid recovery pathway implemented in a district general hospital in Buckinghamshire for patients undergoing hip and knee arthroplasty. He outlines the enhanced recovery protocols used, emphasizing their evidence-based, multimodal nature designed to reduce the physiological burden of surgery and anesthesia. John details the study's methodology, where patients were split into two groups—standard care and the rapid recovery pathway. Key outcomes measured included length of stay, time to mobilization, and overall patient outcomes. Results showed that the rapid recovery group experienced a statistically significant reduction in length of hospital stay and improved same-day mobilization rates, without an increase in complications. John concludes that the pathway is effective for all primary elective arthroplasty patients, enhancing patient satisfaction and financial efficiency.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-251036

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