Anesthesia and Analgesia Methods in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty and Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty-A Survey of Nordic Anesthesiologists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The objective of this survey was to assess the current practices of analgesia and anesthesia for patients undergoing primary hip (THA) and knee (TKA) total joint arthroplasty in the Nordic countries. Additionally, we aimed to explore the differences in anesthesia and analgesia techniques, prevalence of day case surgery procedures, criteria for patient selection, and the challenges associated with patient discharge.

Methods

An online survey was created and distributed to all anesthesiologists of Nordic orthopedic surgical units conducting over 100 arthroplasties a year according to national arthroplasty registries.

Results

Out of 298 survey responses, 94.3% reported following a standard operation procedure (SOP). Preoperative medication was used by 65.1% for

SUBMITTER: Rantakokko M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12271837 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature