5. Authors' experience

As the most cost-effective surgical intervention for arthritic knee, TKA has become the daily practice of many orthopedic surgeons. Based on the supportive literature and our past experiences in establishment of clinical pathway, we believe the concepts and approaches of fasttrack program (or enhanced recovery after surgery) are patient-friendly and practical. We found it a great idea to integrate various caring specialties to construct a comprehensive program throughout the perioperative duration.

Author details

Jou-Hua Wang<sup>1</sup>

University, Tainan, Taiwan

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2 Bone and Joint Center, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine,

3 Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, National Cheng Kung

4 Department of Nursing, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine,

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Within a decade, we had shortened the length of stay of our patients from 12 days to less than a week using only part of the aforementioned recommendations in FT program, though more elder patients and unchanged criteria of discharge. In our institution, better recovery and satisfaction are to be expected after the completion of detailed preoperative education and evaluation.
