Advances in the study of early ambulation situation and impediments to implementation among postoperative patients undergoing Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

Abstract

With the rapid development of an aging society, the number of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty continues to increase, which makes the country medical insurance funds and elderly patients burden with medical treatment increasing. The early ambulation of postoperative patients with Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty can effectively shorten the length of hospital stay, save hospitalization costs, and improve joint function. Therefore, this article reviews the concept, status, implementation obstacles, promotion measures and other aspects of early ambulation of postoperative patients undergoing Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, with a view to provide theoretical reference for the development of standar-dized and efficient early ambulation of medical personnel. Key words: Joint arthroplasty; Total hip arthroplasty; Total knee arthroplasty; Early ambulation