Spinal anaesthetic
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Preferred approach
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Preferred approach
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Adductor canal block
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Standard protocol unless contraindicated in TKA
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Standard protocol unless contraindicated in TKA
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Tranexamic Acid (intravenous)
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Standard protocol unless contraindications
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Standard protocol unless contraindications
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Patient controlled anaesthesia
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Optional
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Optional
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Multi-modal analgesia
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Standard protocol
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Standard protocol
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In-dwelling catheter
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Standard protocol
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Standard protocol
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Use of tourniquet (TKA only)
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Standard protocol
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Standard protocol
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Medial parapatellar approach (TKA)
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Standard
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Standard
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Posterolateral approach (THA)
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Standard
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Standard
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Mobilisation Day 0
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Not performed
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Routine attempt
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Mobilisation Day 1
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Once
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Twice
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Mobilisation Day 2
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Once
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Twice
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