Orthopedic joint replacement surgery is an important means of treating moderate to severe joint diseases. Preoperative pre-rehabilitation plays a significant role in enhancing the success rate of surgery, reducing postoperative complications, and promoting early recovery of patients. The joint surgery team of Department of Orthopedic Surgery of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, has developed a West China Hospital program for preoperative pre-rehabilitation of orthopedic joint replacement based on the concept of enhanced recovery after surgery, comprehensive research at home and abroad, and their own clinical experience. The purpose of this article is to systematically explain the background, team building and responsibilities, and detailed preoperative re-habilitation program for joint replacement surgery, in order to provide a reference for clinical practice, help optimize preoperative management, and improve the overall treatment effect of patients.
Citation： PU Xingcui, QU Junhong, CHEN Jiali, WANG Liqun, LI Peifang, ZHANG Lin, ZHU Hongyan, NING Ning, ZHOU Zongke. The West China Hospital program for preoperative pre-rehabilitation of orthopedic joint replacement based on the concept of enhanced recovery after surgery. West China Medical Journal, 2025, 40(9): 1474-1478. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.202507299 Copy
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