Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics (Apr 2024)

Safety of Same-Day Discharge Following Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

  • Isabel Wolfe BS,
  • Matthew Conti MD,
  • Jensen Henry MD,
  • Isabel Shaffrey BS,
  • Agnes Cororaton MS,
  • Grace DiGiovanni BA,
  • Constantine Demetracopoulos MD,
  • Scott Ellis MD

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114241241300
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9

Abstract

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Background: Joint replacement procedures have traditionally been performed in an inpatient setting to minimize complication rates. There is growing evidence that total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) can safely be performed as an outpatient procedure, with the potential benefits of decreased health care expenses and improved patient satisfaction. Prior studies have not reliably made a distinction between outpatient TAA defined as length of stay .05). Conclusion: In our system of health care, with appropriate patient selection, same-day discharge following TAA can be a safe alternative to inpatient TAA. Level of Evidence: Level III, retrospective cohort study.