New York and Greenwich, CT
October 21, 2024
The Journal of ISAKOS, recently published online the article The Outpatient Experience in Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty-How to Perform Safely in the Ambulatory Surgery Center written by the research team at the Orthopedic Foundation, founded by Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH. FAOA, FAAOS.
The number of outpatient unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) procedures has increased substantially over the last decade. The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and hospital outpatient department provide a safe, cost-effective alternative with a significant cost savings to the healthcare system. Advancements in technology and perioperative management strategies have expanded the number of eligible patients to optimize outcomes with a focus on safety. Therefore, this review will describe the safety, efficacy, economics, and perioperative protocols for performing UKA in an outpatient setting. Patient selection, risk factors, patient education and expectations, anesthesia, pain management strategies, and outcomes will be discussed. Read the Article in Press online now and in a future volume/issue of Journal of ISAKOS.
Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAOA, FAAOS is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of Plancher Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Plancher is a Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, at the Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University in New York. Since 2001, he has been listed annually in the Castle Connolly directory as a “top doctor” in his field.
Plancher Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is a comprehensive orthopedics and sports medicine practice, specializing in arthroplasty with offices in New York City and Greenwich, CT. Leaders in orthopedics, sports medicine, and acute emergency treatment of sports injuries and rehabilitation utilizing the latest techniques in orthopedic care. plancherortho.com.