We sought to determine the comparative benefit and harm of rehabilitation interventions for
patients who have undergone elective, unilateral total knee arthroplasty for the treatment of …

Preoperative optimization programs for total joint arthroplasty identify and address risk
factors to reduce postoperative complications, thereby improving patients' ability to be safe …

Abstract Background The Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) initiative
improved quality and reduced costs following total hip (THA) and knee arthroplasty (TKA). In …

Background There have been significant advancements in perioperative total hip
arthroplasty (THA) care and it is essential to quantify efforts made to better optimize patients …

Background Predictive models could help clinicians identify risk factors that cause adverse
events after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), allowing for appropriate preoperative preventive …

Background This study examined the correlation between publicly reported indicators of
skilled nursing facility (SNF) quality and clinical outcomes after primary total knee …

Background Discharge to rehabilitation or a skilled nursing facility (SNF) after total joint
arthroplasty remains a primary driver of cost excess for bundled payments. An accurate …

Background: In an effort to improve quality and reduce costs, reimbursement for total knee
arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) in the United States is being based on the …

Purpose A better understanding of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) candidate expectations
within the perioperative setting will enable clinicians to promote patient-centered practices …

Background Care pathways are increasingly important as the shift toward value-based care
continues; however, there is an inconsistent literature regarding their efficacy. The authors …