Table 1 Peri-operative and post-operative protocols for the historical and intervention periods
| Â | Before cohort | After cohort |
|---|---|---|
Spinal anaesthetic | Preferred approach | Preferred approach |
Adductor canal block | Standard protocol unless contraindicated in TKA | Standard protocol unless contraindicated in TKA |
Tranexamic Acid (intravenous) | Standard protocol unless contraindications | Standard protocol unless contraindications |
Patient controlled anaesthesia | Optional | Optional |
Multi-modal analgesia | Standard protocol | Standard protocol |
In-dwelling catheter | Standard protocol | Standard protocol |
Use of tourniquet (TKA only) | Standard protocol | Standard protocol |
Medial parapatellar approach (TKA) | Standard | Standard |
Posterolateral approach (THA) | Standard | Standard |
Mobilisation Day 0 | Not performed | Routine attempt |
Mobilisation Day 1 | Once | Twice |
Mobilisation Day 2 | Once | Twice |