Benefits of Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Block on Enhanced Recovery in Outpatient Total Knee Arthroplasty

January 15, 2019

Becker's Hospital Review

Nishant Shah, MD

During the year 2030, the number of Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) surgeries in the U.S. is projected to surpass 1.28 million. A recent study suggests that outpatient TKA can provide a cost savings of approximately $8,527 per patient (as compared to the standard length of stay group). Outpatient TKA also provides faster recovery time and fewer required opioid prescriptions through the use of targeted ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. Dr. Nishant Shah heads the outpatient total joint replacement program at Midwest Anesthesia Partners. In this article, Dr. Shah explains the many benefits of using ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia to enhance ERAS protocols.

Benefits of Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Block on Enhanced Recovery in Outpatient Total Knee Arthroplasty


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