Purpose: To investigate fast-track rehabilitation concept in terms of a measurable effect on the early recovery after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
Methods: This was an open, randomized, prospective clinical study, comparing the fast-track rehabilitation--a pathway-controlled early recovery program (Joint Care(®))--with standard postoperative rehabilitation care, after TKA. Overall, 147 patients had TKA (N = 74 fast-track rehabilitation, N = 73 standard rehabilitation).