Does performing outpatient total hip arthroplasty contribute to early complications and readmissions? Retrospective case-control study of 50 patients.

Introduction: Advances in anesthesia and surgical practices have allowed total hip arthroplasty to be performed as an outpatient procedure. The aim of this study was to demonstrate its feasibility in a selected population compared to a group of inpatients by analyzing the cumulative length of hospital stay, complications and readmissions.

Patients And Methods: This was a retrospective, single-surgeon study of continuous adult patients between October 2016 and May 2018 who underwent primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and were eligible to undergo this procedure either as an inpatient or outpatient based on their health and comprehension level.